5.11 Rush 12 vs. haize project Clamshell 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | haize project Clamshell 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and haize project Clamshell 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Hip belt: Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12; No on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 1, side on the haize project Clamshell 25.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 25 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 haize project Clamshell 25; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 is the better call.