GORUCK GR2 34 vs. Deuter Utilion 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 34 | Feature | Deuter Utilion 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | |
Deuter Utilion 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 34 and Deuter Utilion 30
- Hip belt: No on the GORUCK GR2 34; Optional on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34; 16in on the Deuter Utilion 30.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK GR2 34; 1, side on the Deuter Utilion 30.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 37 accept only the Deuter Utilion 30.
Only the Deuter Utilion 30 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. Deuter Utilion 30: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 4L more than the Deuter Utilion 30 (34L vs. 30L), while the Deuter Utilion 30 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Utilion 30 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 Deuter Utilion 30 is the better call.