Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. GORUCK GR2 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and GORUCK GR2 26
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 3 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 2L more than the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 (24L vs. 26L), while the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 26 fits 94% 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 Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the better call.