GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | |
Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $81 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 4 on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Top, front on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2, side on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 45 accept only the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.
Only the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L 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, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries the same capacity as the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L fits 70% 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 Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L is the better call.