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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0qzfmixi/goruck-gr1-21/ebsgt8dtz0/solo-all-star-backpack-duffel/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel"
description: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0qzfmixi/goruck-gr1-21/ebsgt8dtz0/solo-all-star-backpack-duffel/"
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# GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [GORUCK GR1 21](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0qzfmixi/goruck-gr1-21/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 21](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/m3dx384odfqilkpawhab)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$505</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6)</td><td>Nylon / Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ebsgt8dtz0/solo-all-star-backpack-duffel/)

by [Solo New York](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Solo New York)

![Front facing view of the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617855819/carryons/All_Star_Backpack_Duffel_hmioil.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22.6 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$86</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.