GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Both have: 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. 10 accept both. 78 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L.
Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L carries 15L more than the GORUCK GR2 40 (40L vs. 55L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 55L is the better call.