Does the GORUCK GR2 34L fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 33 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit and is too big for 5.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 20.5 × 12.5 × 9 in (52 × 32 × 23 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 34 L |
| Empty weight | 4.1 lb (1.9 kg) |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $385 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits 1.2 in to spare |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too deep |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Why it's in our list
- Owners recommend it in r/GoruckPraised on Reddit
Where these numbers come from
- goruck.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand: '34L Dimensions: 12.5"W x 20.5"H x 9"D | 34L Weight: 4.1 LBS | Laptop Compartment: 12"W x 18.5"H'. Reordered to [H, W, D]. The laptop figure is a compartment size, not a screen size, so laptopIn is null. Back-panel fabric differs by colour (210D on Java and Armor Grey) but the page gives one weight. GORUCK calls GR2 'carry-on compliant'. Other sizes: 26L (12.5 x 18 x 7.25 in, 3.9 lb, $375) and 40L USA (12.5 x 22 x 9 in, 4.5 lb, $545; 22 in = 55.9 cm). Price $385. Amazon not checked. Derived values: cm from inches, kg from lb.