GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 13in |
| 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 | TPU main fabric |
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; 13in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2 on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Both have: 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 93 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries 8L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L (40L vs. 32L), while the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits 96% 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 Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the better call.