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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/gu04cf276g/craghoppers-kiwi-classic-rolltop-backpack-20l/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/"
title: "Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs GORUCK GR2 34"
description: "Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs GORUCK GR2 34: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. GORUCK GR2 34

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

## [Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gu04cf276g/craghoppers-kiwi-classic-rolltop-backpack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990351/carryons/craghoppers-kiwi-classic-rolltop-backpack-20l-gu04cf276g.webp)

<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>47×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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>100% recycled polyester</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR2 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600879/carryons/goruckgr2_a72nlx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L and GORUCK GR2 34

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 43 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.

### Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR2 34** carries 14L more than the **Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L** (20L vs. 34L), while the **Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L** fits 93% 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 Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.