REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×37×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled | Feature | Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | PU coated 100.0% Polyester |
Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×23×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $50 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; Other on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; Yes on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; Yes on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; No on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; No on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 3 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled, and 23 accept only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, 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.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled carries 5L more than the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack (40L vs. 35L), while the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack is the better call.