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title: "Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40"
description: "Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Vaude Mundo Carryon 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kwdv3wahnt/vaude-mundo-carryon-38/)

by [Vaude](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Vaude)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET</td><td>recycled nylon shell</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [REI Co-op Ruckpack 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ysi35vk7j5/rei-co-op-ruckpack-40/)

by [REI Co-op](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=REI Co-op)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×38×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>4%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; 2, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 7 accept both. 122 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.

### Only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

## Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?

The **REI Co-op Ruckpack 40** carries 2L more than the **Vaude Mundo Carryon 38** (38L vs. 40L), while the **Vaude Mundo Carryon 38** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Vaude Mundo Carryon 38** fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 is the better call.