GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker
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 | Greenroom136 Rainmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | 1000D Cordura |
Greenroom136 Rainmaker
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Greenroom136 Rainmaker
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 4 on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Side on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Sternum strap: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Both have: 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 9 accept only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker.
Only the Greenroom136 Rainmaker 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. Greenroom136 Rainmaker: which should you pack?
The Greenroom136 Rainmaker 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. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Rainmaker fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Greenroom136 Rainmaker; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.