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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
title: "GORUCK GR2 26 vs GORUCK GR1 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK GR2 26 vs GORUCK GR1 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# GORUCK GR2 26 vs. GORUCK GR1 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [GORUCK GR2 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625712745/carryons/GoRuck_GR2_40_tf3mtl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.