GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
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. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 79 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries 6L more than the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L (40L vs. 34L), while the GORUCK GR2 40 is the lighter pack at 2kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L fits 88% 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 GORUCK GR2 40 is the better call.