Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. GORUCK GR1 26

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

Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack

Front facing view of the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions50×30×15 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$450

Feature by feature

Trakke Storr 25L Travel BackpackFeatureGORUCK GR1 26
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
16in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 3
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas1000D Cordura

GORUCK GR1 26

Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26
Capacity26 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×31×17 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$345

Key differences between the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack and GORUCK GR1 26

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.

Only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?

The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 1L more than the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack (25L vs. 26L), while the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack is the better call.