Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Gregory Juno 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Gregory Juno 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip Nylon / 420D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Juno 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Gregory Juno 24L
- Compression straps: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 2 on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Other on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Yes on the Gregory Juno 24L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Yes on the Gregory Juno 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 11 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Gregory Juno 24L.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Gregory Juno 24L: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 1L more than the Gregory Juno 24L (25L vs. 24L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.