GORUCK GR2 26 vs. GORUCK GR1 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 26 | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 26 and GORUCK GR1 26
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 26; Top on the GORUCK GR1 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR2 26 vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries the same capacity as the GORUCK GR1 26 (26L vs. 26L), while the GORUCK GR1 26 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 GR1 26 is the better call.