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title: "GORUCK GR2 34 vs Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack"
description: "GORUCK GR2 34 vs Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# GORUCK GR2 34 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack

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

## [GORUCK GR2 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600879/carryons/goruckgr2_a72nlx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK GR2 34 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport |  |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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>Water repellent polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/stvq36b6z9/hynes-eagle-28l-flight-approved-carry-on-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625838310/carryons/Hynes_EAgle_28_Flight_Approved_Carry_On_Back_tm0hdp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.18 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$45</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 34 and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the GORUCK GR2 34; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## 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 43 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.

### Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## GORUCK GR2 34 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR2 34** carries 6L more than the **Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack** (34L vs. 28L), while the **Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 34; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the better call.