GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Gregory Rhune 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | Gregory Rhune 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS |
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Gregory Rhune 25
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 21; Other on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the GORUCK GR1 21; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 21; 4 on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; 1, side on the Gregory Rhune 25.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the GORUCK GR1 21, and 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25.
Only the GORUCK GR1 21 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Gregory Rhune 25: which should you pack?
The Gregory Rhune 25 carries 4L more than the GORUCK GR1 21 (21L vs. 25L), while the GORUCK GR1 21 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 21 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Rhune 25; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.