GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
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 | Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | - 1680 PU Lined Ballistic |
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Hideable on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 2 on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
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 Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 3L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (21L vs. 18L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.