Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $290 |
Feature by feature
| Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 | Feature | 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 and 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30, and 29 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 25L more than the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 (30L vs. 55L), while the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the better call.