DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 vs GORUCK GR1 21L
The DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 is 21L and 1.59kg3.5lb; the GORUCK GR1 21L is 21L and 1.5kg3.3lb. The GORUCK GR1 21L is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 costs $96 less. The DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the GORUCK GR1 21L fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 | GORUCK GR1 21L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299Best | $395 |
| Volume | 21L | 21L |
| Expands to | 30L | n/a |
| Weight | 1.59kg3.5lb | 1.5kg3.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38%Best | 4% |
| Dimensions | 39.4×31.8×14cm15.5×12.5×5.5in | 46×29×14cm18×11.5×5.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Roll-top, roll-top main compartment with AustriAlpin COBRA buckle, front zip pocket | Clamshell, Single main compartment opens flat for packing; quick-access zipper pocket under top handle |
| Warranty | No fixed term | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Removable |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D MIL-SPEC ballistic nylon exterior, 1000D water-resistant silver CORDURA interior pockets, YKK AquaGuard zippers | 1000D Cordura (back panel material varies by colorway) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | DEFY VerBockel 'Day Pack' Roll Top Backpack 2.0 | GORUCK GR1 21L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| 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 |
| WestJet | 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.