GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $335 |
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC | Feature | Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | Venture-weave polyester and leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
Both have: 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. 134 accept both. 44 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus carries 1L more than the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (21L vs. 22L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.