Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack vs Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack

The main difference between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack and the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is that the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Padded hip belt ) while the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack does not.

Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack
Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Eagle Creek Granite Gear
Name Global Companion 40L Travel Pack Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack
Category Carry On Travel
Sub Category Travel Carry on
Capacity (L) 40L 36L
Dimensions (in) 13.75 x 21.5 x 8 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 3.9 2.9
Fabric TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Warranty Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2017
Rating 4.5 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded and moisture wicking shoulder straps Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with safety whistle Load-stabilizing sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Clamshell
External Pockets 2 front, bottom, back, and zipped hip belt pockets plus 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Roomy main compartment with 2 separate packing compartments for maximum organization Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top, bottom and side haul handles Padded comfort grab handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17” Laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-bag pass through
Base / Bottom Durable Bi-Tech™ fabric bottom
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ergonomically padded back panel Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support
Rain Cover Tuck-away rainfly
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment

You're currently comparing the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack by Eagle Creek against the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack by Granite Gear .


Eagle Creek 's Global Companion 40L Travel Pack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features.

The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.75 x 21.5 x 8. It's made of TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack's capacity is 36L with a size of 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.9 pounds and is available in Black.