GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | Millican Miscellaneous Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | 100% recycled polyester made from 40 PET bottlesC6 DWR water repellent treatmentPU1500 waterproof coating |
Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 21; Other on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 21; Side on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the GORUCK GR1 21, and 0 accept only the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
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. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 21 carries 3L more than the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures (21L vs. 18L), 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 GORUCK GR1 21; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 21 is the better call.