GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
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 | Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15.6in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | |
Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; 15.6in on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Yes on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 3 accept only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 21L more than the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l (21L vs. 0L), while the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits 96% 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 Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the better call.