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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ev828hrr4z/aer-go-pack-2/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
title: "Aer Go Pack 2 vs GORUCK GR1 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Aer Go Pack 2 vs GORUCK GR1 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Go Pack 2 vs. GORUCK GR1 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer Go Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ev828hrr4z/aer-go-pack-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Go Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/pzcvjkjaola8ts3h8lhb)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Go Pack 2 | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.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>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Go Pack 2 and GORUCK GR1 26

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Aer Go Pack 2; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Aer Go Pack 2; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Aer Go Pack 2; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the Aer Go Pack 2, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.

### Only the Aer Go Pack 2 fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Aer Go Pack 2 vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 26** carries 6L more than the **Aer Go Pack 2** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Aer Go Pack 2** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Go Pack 2** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Go Pack 2 is the better call.