5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 4 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Top on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 2, side on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 31 accept both. 148 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0, and 0 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 31L more than the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 (24L vs. 55L), while the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 is the better call.