Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack vs Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers) while the Carry On Backpack does not.

Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Front View
Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Granite Gear Amazon Basics
Name Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Carry On Backpack
Category Travel Carry On
Sub Category Carry on Travel
Capacity (L) 36L 40L
Dimensions (in) 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 21.5 x 14 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2.9 3.4
Fabric Polyester Polyester
Color Black Black, Navy, Red
Warranty Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty Amazon Basics Limited 1-Year Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $125 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Load-stabilizing sternum strap Removable sternum strap with buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers
Zippers SBS zippers
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Clamshell
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets 2 zipped front pockets
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets Spacious main compartment
Side Pockets No
Water Bottle No
Handles Padded comfort grab handles Padded top and side grab handle
Convertible Yes
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Zippered laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 45 linear inches carry-on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps External compressions straps
Expandable Depth is expandable to 10.5"
Stowable Straps Stowable shoulder straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-bag pass through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support

You're currently comparing the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack by Granite Gear against the Carry On Backpack by Amazon Basics .


Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while Amazon Basics 's Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has a capacity of 36L (liters), weighs 2.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5. It's made of Polyester and is available in Black in comparison the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack 's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black, Navy, Red.