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# GORUCK GR1 26

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

Capacity 26 L

Weight 1.5 kg 3.2 lbs

Dimensions 51×31×17 cm 20×12×6.7 in

Airline fit 89 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">17.3 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">8.1 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">Low</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">26.9 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">1608 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">0 L</span><span class="imperial-value">0 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 89% (169/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 89% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.goruck.com/products/gr1?variant=32978334744676)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Highly durable and reliable with great craftsmanship.
-   Reinforced laptop compartment that will surely keep your laptop safe during your travels or everyday commute.
-   The straps and padding are actually really comfortable after breaking in.

### Things to consider

-   Needs to be broken in because the straps and suspension can be stiff at first.
-   Little rough on clothes considering the material used in creating this bag.
-   Can be too pricey.

## What reviewers said

-   "Made a 40 lb ammo can feel lighter than my 22 lb camping pack. Feels very sturdy and hasn't had a single stitch break so far with about 10-20 miles per week averaging a 35-40 lb load. All connecting points feel secure."
-   "The amount of attention to detail is impressive and helps to justify the cost. I'm active daily outdoors and frequently carry a backpack, this is the most well-built I have ever seen. The GR1 is also one of the most comfortable packs I've carried. If there is anything that I would change it would be the pocket for the steel plate on the inside."

## Reviews from around the web

**GORUCK GR1 (26L)**
[www.carryology.com](https://www.carryology.com/product/goruck-gr1-2/)

> Blending a conservative aesthetic that fits in a work space, with a military spec that can John Rambo through war zones, the GR1 is a super-versatile workhorse. It ain’t cheap, but it will definitely last. It looks just as good with a suit as it does in full camo.

**GORUCK GR1 Review**
[packhacker.com](https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr1/)

> The GORUCK GR1 is a medium-sized travel pack that can handle just about anything you might want to throw at it. With its simple design, precise craftsmanship, and durable materials—it is built to last.

**GORUCK GR1 Backpack Review**
[pangolinswithpacks.com](https://pangolinswithpacks.com/goruck-gr1-backpack-review-5556dd9165c7)

> This bag would be best for someone who isn’t looking for a hundred features. Rather, they want something where they can customize things a bit to really make the bag their own for a lifetime (we’ve heard great things about GORUCK’s Scars warranty program). It’s also meant for people who appreciate the more tactical design of the bag, rather than a sleek chic look.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Clamshell</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>Top</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>17in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 169 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh Blue Air Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air flybe Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo InselAir Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM Liat Airlines LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines TUI Turkish Airlines Ukraine International United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Volotea WestJet WOW Airlines Xiamen

## Packed in a GORUCK GR1 26

![Packing list: 11 Days in Japan](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/packinglists/lm5e4hvya6xegsry4mxf)

##### [11 Days in Japan](https://onebag.travel/packinglist/95szodi58t/11-days-in-japan/)

<table class="pl-table"><tbody><tr><td>📆</td><td>11 days</td></tr><tr><td>🌎</td><td>Japan</td></tr><tr><td>📜</td><td>48 <span>items</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

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