GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Everyman Hideout
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | Everyman Hideout |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon w/ 800g PVC base |
Everyman Hideout
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Everyman Hideout
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; 4 on the Everyman Hideout.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 21; Side on the Everyman Hideout.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 21; 5 on the Everyman Hideout.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Yes on the Everyman Hideout.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 21, and 3 accept only the Everyman Hideout.
Only the Everyman Hideout fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Everyman Hideout: which should you pack?
The Everyman Hideout carries 3L more than the GORUCK GR1 21 (21L vs. 24L), while the GORUCK GR1 21 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Everyman Hideout; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.