Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 27L | Feature | Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| TuffSkin nylon. | Challenge Outdoor EPX200 |
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the Yeti Ranchero 27L and Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; No on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 27L, and 95 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack.
Only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack: which should you pack?
The Yeti Ranchero 27L carries 2L more than the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack (27L vs. 25L), while the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti Ranchero 27L; if you want to travel lighter, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the better call.