GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 21 | Feature | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) | Polyester |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 21 and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 21; 2 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 21; Yes on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 21; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the GORUCK GR1 21 fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 21 vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 21 carries 4L more than the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L (21L vs. 17L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L 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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.