GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. GORUCK GR2 26
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 | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and GORUCK GR2 26
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Front on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 5L more than the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC (21L vs. 26L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.