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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2w47b6jjkh/goruck-gr2-40/uefqshxyv7/goruck-gr3/"
title: "GORUCK GR2 40 vs GORUCK GR3 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK GR2 40 vs GORUCK GR3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2w47b6jjkh/goruck-gr2-40/uefqshxyv7/goruck-gr3/"
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# GORUCK GR2 40 vs. GORUCK GR3

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [GORUCK GR2 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2w47b6jjkh/goruck-gr2-40/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/y7tjdzdlsvb7uf9lo3r7)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$395</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/uefqshxyv7/goruck-gr3/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1602285645/carryons/gr3-steel-lead_1800x1800_s7hgqk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$395</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and GORUCK GR3

-   **Compression straps:** No on the GORUCK GR2 40; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Top on the GORUCK GR3.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; Removable on the GORUCK GR3.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 3 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR3.

### Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits

Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.

## GORUCK GR2 40 vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR3** carries 5L more than the **GORUCK GR2 40** (40L vs. 45L), while the **GORUCK GR2 40** is the lighter pack at 2kg (vs. 2.3kg). 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 GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 40 is the better call.