Aer Travel Pack 3 vs GORUCK GR2 34L
The Aer Travel Pack 3 is 35L and 1.87kg4.1lb; the GORUCK GR2 34L is 34L and 1.9kg4.2lb. The Aer Travel Pack 3 is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Aer Travel Pack 3 costs $136 less. The Aer Travel Pack 3 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the GORUCK GR2 34L fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Aer Travel Pack 3 | GORUCK GR2 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249Best | $385 |
| Volume | 35L | 34L |
| Weight | 1.87kg4.1lbBest | 1.9kg4.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86%Best | 83% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 54.5×33×21.5cm21.5×13×8.5in | 52×32×23cm20.5×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Lay-flat main compartment | Clamshell, Full clamshell, opens completely flat, patterned after Special Forces medical packs |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Yes | Removable |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | Insert sold separately | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | 1000D Cordura (Black/Armor Grey+Black/Ranger Green back panel; Java/Armor Grey use 210D Cordura back panel) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer Travel Pack 3 | GORUCK GR2 34L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.