5.11 Rush 12 vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | DryHide shell |
Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12; No on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the 5.11 Rush 12; Front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 3 on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 1, front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 127 accept both. 52 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L carries 1L more than the 5.11 Rush 12 (24L vs. 25L), while the 5.11 Rush 12 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 is the better call.