Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS and GORUCK GR2 34
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Water resistant: No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap.
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. 55 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS 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, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, 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, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 8L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (26L vs. 34L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% 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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.