GORUCK GR1 26 vs. LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 26 | Feature | LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | Polyester, Leather |
LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 26 and LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 26; Yes on the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK GR1 26; 2 on the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 26; Yes on the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 124 accept both. 45 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26, and 4 accept only the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack.
Only the GORUCK GR1 26 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
GORUCK GR1 26 vs. LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack carries 14L more than the GORUCK GR1 26 (26L vs. 40L), while the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.