Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
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 | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Gregory Rhune 25 and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Sternum strap: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Gregory Rhune 25; 2 on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Gregory Rhune 25; 2, side on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
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. 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25, and 11 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Gregory Rhune 25 vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Gregory Rhune 25 carries 4L more than the Tortuga Daypack Pro (25L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% 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 Tortuga Daypack Pro is the better call.