Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. GORUCK GR2 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Arcane Small Day
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Arcane Small Day | Feature | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and GORUCK GR2 26
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 10 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 14L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.