Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR2 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and GORUCK GR2 26
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 5 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 4L more than the GORUCK GR2 26 (30L vs. 26L), while the Trakke Stor is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 26 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Stor is the better call.