LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. GORUCK GR2 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | GORUCK GR2 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and GORUCK GR2 40
- Compression straps: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Passport pocket: No on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Front on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Main compartments: 5 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the GORUCK GR2 40.
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. 87 accept both. 66 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, and 1 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the GORUCK GR2 40 fits
Cayman Airways.
Let's talk shop on carry-on backpacks. We've got two contenders: the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag by Life Behind Bars Jakarta (LBBJKT) and the GORUCK GR2 40 by GORUCK. Starting off, The Peloton Rolltop Bag is a lean 53 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 12 inches in depth, tipping the scales at 1.6 pounds. A highlight of the LBBJKT is its compatibility with 98% of airlines, making it a pack traveler's dream. Crafted from 1000D Cordura, the Rolltop also features lightweight, water-resistant polyester inner linings in a bright yellow coupled with robust YKK Aquaguard zippers.
The opponent in the ring is the GORUCK GR2 40. Compact and strong, it measures 23 inches tall, 56 inches wide, and 32 inches in depth while weighing 2.2 pounds. It’s crafted from Special Forces Grade 1000D CORDURA® and is compatible with 97% of airlines worldwide. Along with its robust laptop compartment, it brings a whopping 40 liters of capacity.
A brief comparative summary:
- The LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag is taller but narrower and lighter than the GORUCK GR2 40.
- The Peloton Rolltop has a storage capacity of 35 liters, housing a laptop compartment to fit a 17-inch laptop, while the GORUCK GR2 40 offers 40 liters.
- Both bags are highly airline-compatible, but the Peloton Rolltop wins by a hair at 98% compatibility over GORUCK’s 97%.
- Both bags are constructed from resilient, military-grade 1000D Cordura, but they differ in additional materials and design aesthetics, with the Rolltop featuring bright yellow, water-resistant polyester inner linings and Aquaguard zippers.
- Key selling points include the Peloton Rolltop’s expandability from 35L to 45L, smart pocket system, and external strap system, whereas the GORUCK GR2 40 highlights its bombproof build, customization potential with its MOLLE webbing, and a lifetime warranty.
In conclusion, both the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and the GORUCK GR2 40 are strong contenders in the carry-on backpack market. Users vouch for their dependability amidst rigorous treatment and the thoughtful organization features they offer. Whether zipping around the city on a bike with the Rolltop by LBBJKT or navigating through foreign territories with the GR2 by GORUCK, both options promise to be trusty companions, enabling you to focus on the adventure rather than worrying about your gear.