Db Journey Ramverk vs. GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Ramverk
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Ramverk | Feature | GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | XPAC VX21 |
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $335 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Db Journey Ramverk; No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Db Journey Ramverk; 15in on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Db Journey Ramverk; No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
- Water resistant: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
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. 2 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 1 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
Only the Db Journey Ramverk fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Ramverk carries the same capacity as the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (21L vs. 21L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Ramverk fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Ramverk; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.