GORUCK GR2 34 vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L

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

GORUCK GR2 34

Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 34
Capacity34 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions52×32×23 cm
Airline fit70%
Price$375

Feature by feature

GORUCK GR2 34FeatureNavigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
Storage
N Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport top, front
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant N
Material
1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel

Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L

Front facing view of the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L
Capacity40 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions52×33×22 cm
Airline fit70%
Price$81

Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 34 and Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34, and 1 accept only the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L.

Only the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L fits

Pakistan International.

GORUCK GR2 34 vs. Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L: which should you pack?

The Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L carries 6L more than the GORUCK GR2 34 (34L vs. 40L), while the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 34 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L is the better call.