GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 1.6000000000000014L more than the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (21L vs. 22.6L), 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.