GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | Custom-developed leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 2 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 1L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (21L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.