GORUCK GR2 40L vs Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L
The GORUCK GR2 40L is 40L and 2.04kg4.5lb; the Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is 40L and 2kg4.4lb. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L costs $195 less. The GORUCK GR2 40L fits the carry-on limit of 15 of 36 major airlines and the Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | GORUCK GR2 40L | Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $545 | $350Best |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 2.04kg4.5lb | 2kg4.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 42%Best | 39% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55.9×31.8×22.9cm22×12.5×9in | 56×36×20cm22×14×8in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 16" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 0 | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full clamshell, opens completely flat | Clamshell |
| 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 | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1000D Cordura, 1000D Cordura back panel | ECOPAK EPX200 |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | GORUCK GR2 40L | Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 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.