GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
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 | Millican Miscellaneous Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| 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 | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | 100% recycled polyester made from 40 PET bottlesC6 DWR water repellent treatmentPU1500 waterproof coating |
Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Other on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Side on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 9 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 0 accept only the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 3L more than the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures (21L vs. 18L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). 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 GR1 USA - X-PAC; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.