GORUCK GR2 34 vs. GORUCK GR1 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 34 | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 34 and GORUCK GR1 26
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 34; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 37 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
Only the GORUCK GR1 26 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR2 34 vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 8L more than the GORUCK GR1 26 (34L vs. 26L), while the GORUCK GR1 26 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 26 fits 89% 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 GORUCK GR1 26 is the better call.