GORUCK GR2 34L vs WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L
The GORUCK GR2 34L is 34L and 1.9kg4.2lb; the WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L is 35L and 1.9kg4.2lb. They weigh the same. The WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L costs $86 less. The GORUCK GR2 34L fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | GORUCK GR2 34L | WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $385 | $299Best |
| Volume | 34L | 35L |
| Weight | 1.9kg4.2lb | 1.9kg4.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 83% | 89%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×23cm20.5×12.5×9in | 50×29×22cm19.5×11.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | 1 |
| Compression straps | 0 | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full clamshell, opens completely flat, patterned after Special Forces medical packs | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Removable | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Insert sold separately |
| Material | 1000D Cordura (Black/Armor Grey+Black/Ranger Green back panel; Java/Armor Grey use 210D Cordura back panel) | Ballistic nylon, tarpaulin |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | GORUCK GR2 34L | WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.