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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs FHF Gear EDC Pack - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs FHF Gear EDC Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/"
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# GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack

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

## [GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://onebag.travel/carryon/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990480/carryons/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac-66ku3o331l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$335</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC | Feature | FHF Gear EDC Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>XPAC VX21</td><td>ECOPAK 400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [FHF Gear EDC Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the FHF Gear EDC Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990361/carryons/fhf-gear-edc-pack-6ih6igh0gw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$270</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and FHF Gear EDC Pack

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Removable on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 1 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack.

### Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC** carries 3L more than the **FHF Gear EDC Pack** (21L vs. 18L), while the **FHF Gear EDC Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **FHF Gear EDC Pack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.