Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR2 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.34×30.48×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L | Feature | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L and GORUCK GR2 26
- Passport pocket: No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; Front on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L, and 46 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, 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, WestJet, Xiamen.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 1L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L (25L vs. 26L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 GORUCK GR2 26 is the better call.