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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2pzklkilok/zpacks-bagger-ultra/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
title: "Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs GORUCK GR1 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs GORUCK GR1 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2pzklkilok/zpacks-bagger-ultra/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
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# Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. GORUCK GR1 26

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

## [Zpacks Bagger Ultra](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2pzklkilok/zpacks-bagger-ultra/)

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

![Front facing view of the Zpacks Bagger Ultra](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990726/carryons/zpacks-bagger-ultra-2pzklkilok.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and GORUCK GR1 26

-   **Hip belt:** Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.

### Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 26** carries 1L more than the **Zpacks Bagger Ultra** (25L vs. 26L), while the **Zpacks Bagger Ultra** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.