Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Travel Bag 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Travel Bag 40L | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D recycled nylon, | recycled nylon shell |
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 4% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Topo Travel Bag 40L and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
- Compression straps: No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Rain cover: No on the Topo Travel Bag 40L; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 7 accept both. 24 accept only the Topo Travel Bag 40L, and 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Only the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Topo Travel Bag 40L vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?
The Topo Travel Bag 40L carries the same capacity as the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Travel Bag 40L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Travel Bag 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the better call.