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title: "haize project Clamshell 25 vs GORUCK GR3 - One Bag Travel"
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# haize project Clamshell 25 vs. GORUCK GR3

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [haize project Clamshell 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t0jtlftd9v/haize-project-clamshell-25/)

by [haize project](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=haize project)

![Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990372/carryons/haize-project-clamshell-25-t0jtlftd9v.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$333</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| haize project Clamshell 25 | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D RPET polyurethane</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/uefqshxyv7/goruck-gr3/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1602285645/carryons/gr3-steel-lead_1800x1800_s7hgqk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$395</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the haize project Clamshell 25 and GORUCK GR3

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the haize project Clamshell 25; 17in on the GORUCK GR3.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the haize project Clamshell 25; 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. 85 accept both. 88 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR3.

### Only the haize project Clamshell 25 fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## haize project Clamshell 25 vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR3** carries 20L more than the **haize project Clamshell 25** (25L vs. 45L), while the **haize project Clamshell 25** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **haize project Clamshell 25** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the haize project Clamshell 25 is the better call.