Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L vs. GORUCK GR1 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | 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 | |
| 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L and GORUCK GR1 26
- Opening: Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Passport pocket: No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L; 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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 6L more than the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (20L vs. 26L), while the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits 92% 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 Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.