REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
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 | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon shell frame: Rigid foam | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 3 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled, and 27 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (40L vs. 35L), while the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits 16% 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 REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Recycled is the better call.