GORUCK GR3 35L vs WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L
The GORUCK GR3 35L is 35L and 1.95kg4.3lb; the WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L is 35L and 1.9kg4.2lb. The WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L costs $151 less. The GORUCK GR3 35L fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | GORUCK GR3 35L | WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $299Best |
| Volume | 35L | 35L |
| Weight | 1.95kg4.3lb | 1.9kg4.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50.8×32.5×19.1cm20×13×7.5in | 50×29×22cm19.5×11.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 17"Best | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | 1 |
| Compression straps | 4 | 0 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Opens flat, clamshell style | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Insert sold separately |
| Material | 1000D Cordura, 1000D Cordura back panel | Ballistic nylon, tarpaulin |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | GORUCK GR3 35L | WANDRD TRANSIT Travel Backpack 35L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.