United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Rehose Barrel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall | Feature | Rehose Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining | |
Rehose Barrel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and Rehose Barrel
- Passport pocket: Front on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Top on the Rehose Barrel.
- Main compartments: 2 on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; 3 on the Rehose Barrel.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 45 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 0 accept only the Rehose Barrel.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Xiamen.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. Rehose Barrel: which should you pack?
The Rehose Barrel carries 3L more than the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall (25L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Rehose Barrel; if you want to travel lighter, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall is the better call.