Gregory Border 25 vs. Gregory Rhune 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Border 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Border 25 | Feature | Gregory Rhune 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon & 100% Recycled 450D Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS |
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Gregory Border 25 and Gregory Rhune 25
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Gregory Border 25; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Gregory Border 25; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Gregory Border 25; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Gregory Border 25; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 2 accept only the Gregory Border 25, and 35 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25.
Only the Gregory Border 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Gregory Rhune 25 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Gregory Border 25 vs. Gregory Rhune 25: which should you pack?
The Gregory Border 25 carries the same capacity as the Gregory Rhune 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Gregory Border 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Rhune 25 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Border 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 25 is the better call.