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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0qzfmixi/goruck-gr1-21/perw7avpmh/pakt-stash-packable-backpack-16l/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L"
description: "GORUCK GR1 21 vs Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: 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/perw7avpmh/pakt-stash-packable-backpack-16l/"
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# GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L

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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport |  |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 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>70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/perw7avpmh/pakt-stash-packable-backpack-16l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990422/carryons/pakt-stash-packable-backpack-16l-perw7avpmh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×26×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L

-   **Hip belt:** No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Removable on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.

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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.

### Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits

Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.

## GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 21** carries 5L more than the **Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L** (21L vs. 16L), while the **Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L** fits 96% 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.