GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 21; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 21; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 21; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 21; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
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. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 1.6000000000000014L more than the GORUCK GR1 21 (21L vs. 22.6L), while the GORUCK GR1 21 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.