GORUCK GR1 26 vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 26 | Feature | Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15.6in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura | |
Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR1 26 and Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 26; No on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26; 15.6in on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Built-in organizer: No on the GORUCK GR1 26; Yes on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26, and 12 accept only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
GORUCK GR1 26 vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 26L more than the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l (26L vs. 0L), while the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the better call.