Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $72 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Nylon | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag and GORUCK GR2 34
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag, and 1 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the GORUCK GR2 34 fits
Cayman Airways.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag carries 10L more than the GORUCK GR2 34 (44L vs. 34L), while the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 34 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag is the better call.