Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Rhune 25 | Feature | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS | X-Pac VX21 |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Gregory Rhune 25 and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Sternum strap: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; Removable on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; 16in on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; Yes on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, 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. 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25, and 4 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the Able Carry Daily Plus fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Gregory Rhune 25 carries 4L more than the Able Carry Daily Plus (25L vs. 21L), while the Gregory Rhune 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daily Plus fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Rhune 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Rhune 25 is the better call.