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title: "GORUCK GR2 40 vs Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag"
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# GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [GORUCK GR2 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2w47b6jjkh/goruck-gr2-40/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/y7tjdzdlsvb7uf9lo3r7)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$395</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td><td>Waterproof Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dc02fy6rek/hynes-eagle-44l-carry-on-backpack-flight-approved-travel-bag/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/unuoonlyrofac35tykfc)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$72</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag

-   **Compression straps:** No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag.

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. 87 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 44 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag.

### Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits

Cayman Airways.

### Only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.

## GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag: which should you pack?

The **Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag** carries 4L more than the **GORUCK GR2 40** (40L vs. 44L), while the **Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag** is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag** fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag is the better call.