GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the GORUCK GR2 40; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
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. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 49 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 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, Etihad Airways, 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits 72% 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 Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the better call.