CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack vs Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack
The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack is 22L and 0.75kg1.7lb; the Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack is 22L and 0.76kg1.7lb. The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack costs $34 less. The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack fits 36; under the seat, 8 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $164 | $130Best |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.75kg1.7lbBest | 0.76kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 4% |
| Dimensions | 40.6×30.5×17.8cm16×12×7in | 45.7×27.9×15.2cm18×11×6in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | Dual zip main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled polyester, anti-microbial lining | 1050D recycled nylon and 1680D recycled ballistic nylon, 150D recycled polyester liner, PFAS free, vegan |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.