Doughnut Grounder vs The North Face Vault
The Doughnut Grounder is 26.5L and 0.75kg1.7lb; the The North Face Vault is 27L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The Doughnut Grounder is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Doughnut Grounder fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Vault fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Doughnut Grounder | The North Face Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $70 |
| Volume | 26.5L | 27L |
| Weight | 0.75kg1.7lbBest | 0.77kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47.5×29.5×19.5cm18.5×11.5×7.5in | 45.7×27.9×21.6cm18×11×8.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Top-loading, Drawstring closure | n/a |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 600D Polyester | 600D recycled polyester with fluorine-free DWR finish (heather colours: 300D heathered recycled polyester) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Doughnut Grounder | The North Face Vault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | 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.