GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
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 | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS |
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 9 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (21L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% 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 Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.