Gregory Rhune 25 vs. GORUCK GR1 26
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 | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the Gregory Rhune 25 and GORUCK GR1 26
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Rhune 25; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Rhune 25; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Gregory Rhune 25; 3 on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Gregory Rhune 25; No on the 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Gregory Rhune 25 vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 1L more than the Gregory Rhune 25 (25L vs. 26L), while the Gregory Rhune 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Rhune 25 fits 89% 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 Gregory Rhune 25 is the better call.