GORUCK GR2 26 vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 26 | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 11in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 26 and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 26; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 26; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26, and 4 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
GORUCK GR2 26 vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 17.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (26L vs. 8.4L), while the Topo Designs Trip is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip fits 96% 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 Topo Designs Trip is the better call.