Salkan The Longhaul 45L vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan The Longhaul 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $380 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan The Longhaul 45L | Feature | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | 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 Salkan The Longhaul 45L and REI Co-op Ruckpack 40
- Compression straps: 4 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; Top, side on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; 5 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, 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. 0 accept only the Salkan The Longhaul 45L, and 5 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40.
Only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 fits
Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Salkan The Longhaul 45L vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Longhaul 45L carries 5L more than the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 (45L vs. 40L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 fits 4% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 is the better call.