Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and GORUCK GR2 34
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker 35L carries 1L more than the GORUCK GR2 34 (35L vs. 34L), while the GORUCK GR2 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 34 is the better call.