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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0qzfmixi/goruck-gr1-21/ovbxmli0fe/minaal-daily-3-0/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Minaal Daily 3.0 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Minaal Daily 3.0: 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/ovbxmli0fe/minaal-daily-3-0/"
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# GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Minaal Daily 3.0

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 | Minaal Daily 3.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6)</td><td>600D Picton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Minaal Daily 3.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ovbxmli0fe/minaal-daily-3-0/)

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

![Front facing view of the Minaal Daily 3.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629848509/carryons/Minaal_Daily_3.0_cmfyty.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×32×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Minaal Daily 3.0

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the GORUCK GR1 21; Hideable on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Yes on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the GORUCK GR1 21; 16in on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Yes on the Minaal Daily 3.0.

Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK GR1 21, and 2 accept only the Minaal Daily 3.0.

### Only the GORUCK GR1 21 fits

Air Niugini.

### Only the Minaal Daily 3.0 fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Minaal Daily 3.0: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 21** carries the same capacity as the **Minaal Daily 3.0** (21L vs. 21L), while the **GORUCK GR1 21** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Minaal Daily 3.0** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 21; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.