Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack vs Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0
The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack is 22L and 0.76kg1.7lb; the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 costs $0.009999999999990905 less. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 fits 31; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $129.99Best |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.76kg1.7lbBest | 0.77kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 45.7×27.9×15.2cm18×11×6in | 45.7×31.8×22.9cm18×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Compartments | 1 | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Dual zip main compartment | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D recycled nylon and 1680D recycled ballistic nylon, 150D recycled polyester liner, PFAS free, vegan | 1000D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.