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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/ysi35vk7j5/rei-co-op-ruckpack-40/"
title: "Salkan The Longhaul 45L vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40"
description: "Salkan The Longhaul 45L 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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# Salkan The Longhaul 45L vs. REI Co-op Ruckpack 40

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

## [Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990323/carryons/salkan-the-longhaul-45l-x6d1tkgt1s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</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 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.