GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
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 | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Other on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 2, side on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
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 2 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The tomtoc VintPack-TA1 carries 1L more than the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (21L vs. 22L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc VintPack-TA1; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.