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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs tomtoc VintPack-TA1"
description: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs tomtoc VintPack-TA1: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/"
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# GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://onebag.travel/carryon/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990480/carryons/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac-66ku3o331l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$335</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>XPAC VX21</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [tomtoc VintPack-TA1](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jgda6kly60/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1/)

by [tomtoc](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=tomtoc)

![Front facing view of the tomtoc VintPack-TA1](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990450/carryons/tomtoc-vintpack-ta1-jgda6kly60.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.