GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Sherpani Santiago
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Sherpani Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| 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 | |
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Sherpani Santiago
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Hip belt: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; 15in on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 5 on the Sherpani Santiago.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Sherpani Santiago.
Only the Sherpani Santiago 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. Sherpani Santiago: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries 1L more than the Sherpani Santiago (40L vs. 39L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Sherpani Santiago 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 Sherpani Santiago is the better call.