GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | 1000D Nylon |
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy".
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 40; Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy".
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy".
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy".
Both have: 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. 48 accept both. 40 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 32 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy".
Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy": which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" (40L vs. 40L), while the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 40 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" is the better call.