GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | X-Pac VX21 |
Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L
- Hip belt: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 4 on the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2, side on the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L.
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. 85 accept both. 3 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L.
Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L carries 5L more than the GORUCK GR2 40 (40L vs. 45L), while the GORUCK GR2 40 is the lighter pack at 2kg (vs. 2.3kg). 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 40 is the better call.