Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 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 Trakke Stor and GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
- Passport pocket: Front on the Trakke Stor; Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 6 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 9L more than the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (30L vs. 21L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.