DEFY The Rover Backpack vs GORUCK GR2 40L
The DEFY The Rover Backpack is 40L and 2.04kg4.5lb; the GORUCK GR2 40L is 40L and 2.04kg4.5lb. They weigh the same. The DEFY The Rover Backpack costs $157 less. The DEFY The Rover Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the GORUCK GR2 40L fits 15; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | DEFY The Rover Backpack | GORUCK GR2 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $388Best | $545 |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 2.04kg4.5lb | 2.04kg4.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 83%Best | 42% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 33×50.8×22.9cm13×20×9in | 55.9×31.8×22.9cm22×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 15" | sleeve, size not published |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | two oversized YKK AquaGuard zips across the top, front and back zip pockets | Clamshell, Full clamshell, opens completely flat |
| Warranty | No fixed term | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Removable |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Insert sold separately | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D MIL-SPEC ballistic nylon exterior, 1000D water-resistant silver CORDURA lining | 1000D Cordura, 1000D Cordura back panel |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | DEFY The Rover Backpack | GORUCK GR2 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.