Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| TPU main fabric | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L and GORUCK GR2 34
- Passport pocket: Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L; 3 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. 49 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 2L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L (32L vs. 34L), while the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits 96% 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 Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the better call.