The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the Mark Ryden Cache Backpack is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Load-stabilizing sternum strap) while the Cache Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Granite Gear | Mark Ryden |
Name | Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack | Cache Backpack | |
Category | Travel | Travel | |
Sub Category | Carry on | Carry On | |
Capacity (L) | 36L | 25L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 | 11.8 x 4.7 x 17.3 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 2.4 | |
Fabric | Polyester | Nylon + Oxford | |
Color | Black | Black | |
Warranty | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty | ||
Release Date | December 11, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $125 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps | Straight - Adjustable wide breathable mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Load-stabilizing sternum strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers | Waterproof | |
Zippers | Nylon zipper with heavy duty metal material, wear-resistant, anti-oxidated and easy to slide pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | 2 way zipped clamshell opening | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets | One side pocket, charging port, bottle pocket, anti-theft pocket, car pocket, top zipped pocket, back luggage strap, TSA approved anti theft lock | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple interior pockets | Laptop compartment, tablet compartment, hidden zipper pocket, independent pockets, built-in charging cable | |
Side Pockets | 1 side pocket | ||
Water Bottle | No | ||
Handles | Padded comfort grab handles | Top grab thickened & wide handle | |
USB Charger | Has built-in USB charger | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop compartment fits up to 17" | Padded; fits 15.6 inch Laptop as well as 15 inch, 14 inch and 13 inch Laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet sleeve | Padded; fits 9.7 inch iPad | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin | |
TSA Approved / Friendly | TSA Approved Lock | ||
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Stowable Straps | Back luggage strap | ||
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Add-a-bag pass through | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support | Back U shaped three-dimensional ventilation design helps with air convection, ventilation and heat elimination |
Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while Mark Ryden's Cache Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry On 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 Mark Ryden Cache Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 11.8 x 4.7 x 17.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon + Oxford it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Black.
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