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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/243zm7o2eb/db-journey-ramverk/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/"
title: "Db Journey Ramverk vs GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC"
description: "Db Journey Ramverk vs GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/243zm7o2eb/db-journey-ramverk/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/"
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# Db Journey Ramverk vs. GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Db Journey Ramverk](https://onebag.travel/carryon/243zm7o2eb/db-journey-ramverk/)

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

![Front facing view of the Db Journey Ramverk](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/db-journey-ramverk-243zm7o2eb.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>XPAC VX21</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://onebag.travel/carryon/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990480/carryons/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac-66ku3o331l.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>46×29×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$335</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.