GORUCK GR2 26 vs. LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack

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

GORUCK GR2 26

Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 26
Capacity26 L
Weight1.8 kg
Dimensions46×32×18 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$375

Feature by feature

GORUCK GR2 26FeatureLOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder
Y Water Resistant
Material
1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back PanelPolyester, Leather

LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack

Front facing view of the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack
Capacity40 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions46×36×21 cm
Airline fit68%

Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 26 and LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 128 accept both. 49 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26, and 0 accept only the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack.

Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

GORUCK GR2 26 vs. LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack carries 14L more than the GORUCK GR2 26 (26L vs. 40L), while the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.