GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14in |
| 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 | Phthalate-free PVC fabric + 150D OM Stardust |
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; 14in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2 on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L.
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. 27 accept both. 61 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 0 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L.
Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries the same capacity as the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2kg). 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 GORUCK GR2 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L is the better call.