Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and GORUCK GR2 34
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 120 accept both. 42 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 12 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the GORUCK GR2 34 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 1L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 34L), while the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 34; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.