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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/8aqroxn420/knack-bags-medium-expandable-knack-pack-v2/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/"
title: "Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs GORUCK GR2 26"
description: "Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs GORUCK GR2 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8aqroxn420/knack-bags-medium-expandable-knack-pack-v2/)

by [Knack Bags](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Knack Bags)

![Front facing view of the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990374/carryons/knack-bags-medium-expandable-knack-pack-v2-8aqroxn420.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$265</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR2 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625712745/carryons/GoRuck_GR2_40_tf3mtl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.