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

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 | 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 |

<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>

## [Topo Designs Trip](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zlayhd2vuw/topo-designs-trip/)

![Front facing view of the Topo Designs Trip](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601125579/carryons/topotrip_ymur5u.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>8.4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×21×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.