REI Co-op

REI Co-op

Ruckpack 40 Pack - Women's

REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Women's is a 40L, 1.22kg2.7lb travel backpack measuring 58×38×24cm23×15×9.5in. It fits the carry-on size limit of 2 of 36 major airlines and the personal-item limit of 0 of 26. Under the seat, its 24cm9.4in side is over the 20cm7.9in limit at 15 of the 26 airlines it misses. Specs from rei.com, checked September 2026.

Volume
40Lfixed size
Weight
1.22kg2.7lb2.7lb1.22kg
Carry-on
2/36airlines fit it
Personal item
0/26under-seat limits
Dimensions
58×38×24cm23×15×9.5in 23×15×9.5in58×38×24cm
Price
$159 as of September 2026
Laptop
up to 15"
Opening
Panel access
Warranty
No fixed term Covers defects in materials and workmanship present at the time of sale, not wear or accidents.
Torso length
41 to 46cm (16 to 18in)
Fit
Women's
Compartments
1
Bottle pockets
2
  • Hydration sleeve
  • Frame sheet
  • Water-resistant
  • Rain cover
  • Hip belt
  • Sternum strap
  • Load lifters

Material: bluesign-approved recycled nylon shell, recycled polyester lining and air-mesh back panel

  • Women's version of the Ruckpack 40
  • Spring-steel internal perimeter frame
  • Raincover included
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Last checked: 2026-09. Prices and specs may have changed.

Does the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Women's fit airline carry-on limits?

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Too bigToo big on Ryanair. cabin bag 55×40×20cm21.5×15.5×8in · under the seat 40×30×20cm15.5×12×8in. Bag in cminches, turned to fit.
AirlineCarry-onPersonal itemCabin-bag weight
Air ArabiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Air CanadaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Air FranceCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big10.8kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)23.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
Air IndiaToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
AirAsiaToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.8kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Alaska AirlinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Allegiant AirCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
American AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
ANA (All Nippon Airways)Too bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
AviancaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigNo published limit8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
British AirwaysToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Cebu PacificToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
Delta Air LinesToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
easyJetCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big13.8kg to pack (of 15kg)30.4lb to pack (of 33.1lb)
EmiratesToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Frontier AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareTight fit (1cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)Too bigToo big14.7kg to pack (of 15.9kg)32.4lb to pack (of 35.1lb)
Gol Linhas AereasToo bigToo bigNo published limit8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
IndiGoToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
JetBlue AirwaysToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
KLMCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big10.8kg to pack (of 12kg shared with personal item)23.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb shared with personal item)
LATAM AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big10.8kg to pack (of 12kg)23.8lb to pack (of 26.5lb)
LufthansaCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.8kg to pack (of 8kg)15lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Norwegian Air ShuttleCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg shared with personal item)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb shared with personal item)
QantasToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.8kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
Qatar AirwaysToo bigToo bigNo published limit5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
RyanairCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
SASToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.8kg to pack (of 8kg)15lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
Singapore AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.8kg to pack (of 7kg)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb)
Southwest AirlinesTight fit (1cm spare)Tight fit (0.4in spare)No published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Turkish AirlinesToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big6.8kg to pack (of 8kg)15lb to pack (of 17.6lb)
United AirlinesCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Vietjet AirToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big5.8kg to pack (of 7kg shared with personal item)12.8lb to pack (of 15.4lb shared with personal item)
VolarisCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
VuelingCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)
WestJetCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo bigNo published limitNo published limit
Wizz AirCabin bag not on every fareToo bigToo bigToo bigToo big8.8kg to pack (of 10kg)19.4lb to pack (of 22lb)

Compared in any orientation against each airline's published size limit. A tight fit has under 2cm to spare, so a packed soft bag may not pass a sizer. Set it to 0 to turn the warning off. Weight is what the airline allows in the cabin minus this bag's empty 1.22kg2.7lb. Limits and sources. Own a different bag? Check it against every airline.

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