5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. GORUCK GR3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L and GORUCK GR3
- Hip belt: Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; No on the GORUCK GR3.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; 17in on the GORUCK GR3.
- Main compartments: 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; No on the GORUCK GR3.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 29 accept both. 2 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L, and 56 accept only the GORUCK GR3.
Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways.
Only the GORUCK GR3 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 10L more than the GORUCK GR3 (55L vs. 45L), while the GORUCK GR3 is the lighter pack at 2.3kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR3 fits 45% 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 GORUCK GR3 is the better call.