Ortlieb Messenger-Bag vs REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's
The Ortlieb Messenger-Bag is 39L and 1.3kg2.9lb; the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's is 40L and 1.3kg2.9lb. They weigh the same. The REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's costs $6 less. The Ortlieb Messenger-Bag fits the carry-on limit of 18 of 36 major airlines and the REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's fits 2; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Ortlieb Messenger-Bag | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $165 | $159Best |
| Volume | 39L | 40L |
| Weight | 1.3kg2.9lb | 1.3kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 50%Best | 6% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50×39×15.5cm19.5×15.5×6in | 58×38×24cm23×15×9.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 15" |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Roll-top, roll closure | Panel access |
| Warranty | 5 years | No fixed term |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | Yes | No |
| Material | PVC-coated polyester (pd620), PVC-coated Cordura (ps620c) | Shell: recycled nylon (bluesign approved); lining: recycled polyester (bluesign approved); back panel: recycled polyester air-mesh (bluesign approved) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Ortlieb Messenger-Bag | REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Pack - Men's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.