Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 34
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
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. 132 accept both. 40 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Trakke Stor fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 4L more than the Trakke Stor (30L vs. 34L), while the Trakke Stor is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Stor fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 34; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Stor is the better call.