Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | 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 | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and GORUCK GR2 34
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Front on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 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. 42 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 10L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 34L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.