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title: "GORUCK GR2 26 vs Deuter Utilion 30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK GR2 26 vs Deuter Utilion 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# GORUCK GR2 26 vs. Deuter Utilion 30

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 | Deuter Utilion 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| 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></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Utilion 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/th3li8ory7/deuter-utilion-30/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 26 and Deuter Utilion 30

-   **Hip belt:** No on the GORUCK GR2 26; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK GR2 26; Yes on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26; 16in on the Deuter Utilion 30.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the GORUCK GR2 26; 1, side on the Deuter Utilion 30.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Deuter Utilion 30.

### Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## GORUCK GR2 26 vs. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Utilion 30** carries 4L more than the **GORUCK GR2 26** (26L vs. 30L), while the **Deuter Utilion 30** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Deuter Utilion 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Utilion 30 is the better call.