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

The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers) while the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack does not.

Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Front View
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack
Specs Brand Granite Gear Eagle Creek
Name Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Global Companion 40L Travel Pack
Category Travel Carry On
Sub Category Carry on Travel
Capacity (L) 36L 40L
Dimensions (in) 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 13.75 x 21.5 x 8
Weight (lb) 2.9 3.9
Fabric Polyester TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB
Color Black 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $125 Under $175
General Features Shoulder Straps Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps Padded and moisture wicking shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Load-stabilizing sternum strap Sternum strap with safety whistle
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 zipped front pockets 2 front, bottom, back, and zipped hip belt pockets plus 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets Roomy main compartment with 2 separate packing compartments for maximum organization
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Padded comfort grab handles Top, bottom and side haul handles
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17”
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot
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 Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support Ergonomically padded back panel
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 Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack by Granite Gear against the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack by Eagle Creek .


Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while Eagle Creek 's Global Companion 40L Travel Pack 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack's capacity is 40L with a size of 13.75 x 21.5 x 8 inches. Constructed from TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.