5.11 Rush 12 vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and 5.11 Rush 12 2.0
- Passport pocket: Top on the 5.11 Rush 12; Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Hip belt: Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12; Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 15in on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Main compartments: 4 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Built-in organizer: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; Yes on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 carries the same capacity as the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 (24L vs. 24L), while the 5.11 Rush 12 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 is the better call.