GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Deuter Utilion 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Deuter Utilion 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | |
Deuter Utilion 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Deuter Utilion 30
- Hip belt: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; 16in on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 1, side on the Deuter Utilion 30.
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 81 accept only the Deuter Utilion 30.
Only the Deuter Utilion 30 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries 10L more than the Deuter Utilion 30 (40L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Utilion 30 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Utilion 30 fits 89% 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 Deuter Utilion 30 is the better call.