GORUCK GR2 34 vs. GORUCK GR3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 34 | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 34 and GORUCK GR3
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK GR2 34; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 34; Top on the GORUCK GR3.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34; Removable on the GORUCK GR3.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR2 34; 4 on the GORUCK GR3.
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. 85 accept both. 47 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR3.
Only the GORUCK GR2 34 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
GORUCK GR2 34 vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR3 carries 11L more than the GORUCK GR2 34 (34L vs. 45L), while the GORUCK GR2 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2.3kg). 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 GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR2 34 is the better call.