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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/-lphursj/tortuga-outbreaker-35l/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/"
title: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs GORUCK GR2 34 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs GORUCK GR2 34: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. GORUCK GR2 34

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/-lphursj/tortuga-outbreaker-35l/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/opazgxb5otfu69qvc2pg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac VX21</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR2 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600879/carryons/goruckgr2_a72nlx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.