Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
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 34 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 34
- Passport pocket: No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L; 3 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 Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L, and 1 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the GORUCK GR2 34 fits
WestJet.
Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 9L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 25L (25L vs. 34L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 GORUCK GR2 34; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 34 is the better call.