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title: "Gregory Border 18 vs Wandrd Duo Daypack - One Bag Travel"
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# Gregory Border 18 vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack

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

## [Gregory Border 18](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x572q06ooc/gregory-border-18/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Border 18](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990368/carryons/gregory-border-18-x572q06ooc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×29×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Gregory Border 18 | Feature | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D High Density Nylon</td><td>840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Wandrd Duo Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yg64dxagdi/wandrd-duo-daypack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Wandrd Duo Daypack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990461/carryons/wandrd-duo-daypack-yg64dxagdi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 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>$235</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Gregory Border 18 and Wandrd Duo Daypack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Gregory Border 18; Clamshell on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Gregory Border 18; Removable on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Gregory Border 18; 1, side on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 2 accept only the Gregory Border 18, and 0 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.

### Only the Gregory Border 18 fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Gregory Border 18 vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?

The **Wandrd Duo Daypack** carries 2L more than the **Gregory Border 18** (18L vs. 20L), while the **Gregory Border 18** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Gregory Border 18** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wandrd Duo Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 18 is the better call.