GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
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 | HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated |
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
Both have: 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L 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. 1.1kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.