Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR1 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L and GORUCK GR1 26
- Passport pocket: No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; 3 on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L, and 38 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
Only the GORUCK GR1 26 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 1L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L (25L vs. 26L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 26 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 GORUCK GR1 26 is the better call.