Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. GORUCK GR3

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

Mystery Ranch Blitz 30

Front facing view of the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
Capacity30 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions52×34×33 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$290

Feature by feature

Mystery Ranch Blitz 30FeatureGORUCK GR3
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 17in
4 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500D CORDURA1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel

GORUCK GR3

Front facing view of the GORUCK GR3
Capacity45 L
Weight2.3 kg
Dimensions56×36×23 cm
Airline fit45%
Price$395

Key differences between the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 and GORUCK GR3

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 83 accept only the GORUCK GR3.

Only the GORUCK GR3 fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?

The GORUCK GR3 carries 15L more than the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 (30L vs. 45L), while the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR3 fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 is the better call.