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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/66ku3o331l/goruck-gr1-usa-x-pac/ogieeemqgz/greenroom136-rainmaker/"
title: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs Greenroom136 Rainmaker"
description: "GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs Greenroom136 Rainmaker: 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/ogieeemqgz/greenroom136-rainmaker/"
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# GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Greenroom136 Rainmaker

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>XPAC VX21</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Greenroom136 Rainmaker](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ogieeemqgz/greenroom136-rainmaker/)

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

![Front facing view of the Greenroom136 Rainmaker](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601080113/carryons/rainmaker_s6wwzu.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>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.