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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/877l9d0o0i/5-11-rush-12/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/"
title: "5.11 Rush 12 vs Kifaru Antero - One Bag Travel"
description: "5.11 Rush 12 vs Kifaru Antero: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 5.11 Rush 12 vs. Kifaru Antero

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [5.11 Rush 12](https://onebag.travel/carryon/877l9d0o0i/5-11-rush-12/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/l26eeyqiuk8signvcmpg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$105</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-resistant 1050D nylon</td><td>500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kifaru Antero](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/)

by [Kifaru](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kifaru)

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Antero](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079208/carryons/antero_xtu6qh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$415</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and Kifaru Antero

-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12; Yes on the Kifaru Antero.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 3 on the Kifaru Antero.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 2, side on the Kifaru Antero.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the Kifaru Antero.

### Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

## 5.11 Rush 12 vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?

The **Kifaru Antero** 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. 1.4kg). 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 Kifaru Antero; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 is the better call.