Osprey Archeon 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Archeon 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Archeon 30 | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 420D robic nylon w/ ripstop, with bluesign® APPROVED NanoTough, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 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 Osprey Archeon 30 and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Archeon 30; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Archeon 30; 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Archeon 30; No on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Archeon 30; Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 22 accept only the Osprey Archeon 30, and 5 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Only the Osprey Archeon 30 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, 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.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 fits
Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Osprey Archeon 30 vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 carries 10L more than the Osprey Archeon 30 (30L vs. 40L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Archeon 30 fits 13% 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 REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the better call.