GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
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 | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | Polyester |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 2 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 2 accept only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 4L more than the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L (21L vs. 17L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L 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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.