The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the Travelpro Maxlite® 5 Laptop Backpack is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Load-stabilizing sternum strap) while the Maxlite® 5 Laptop Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Granite Gear | Travelpro |
Name | Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack | Maxlite® 5 Laptop Backpack | |
Category | Travel | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Carry on | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 36L | 33L | |
Dimensions (in) | 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 | 10 x 15 x 18 | |
Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 4.58 | |
Fabric | Polyester | Polyester | |
Color | Black | Black | |
Warranty | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty | |
Release Date | December 11, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $125 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps | Straight - adjustable padded strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Load-stabilizing sternum strap | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with metal pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Normal top two way zip access | |
External Pockets | 2 zipped front pockets | Side pockets, front pocket with magnetic closure, rear strap | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple interior pockets | Laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, organizational pockets | |
Side Pockets | 2 side pockets | ||
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Padded comfort grab handles | Top grab handle | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Laptop compartment fits up to 17" | Padded; fits up to 16" Macbook Pro |
Tablet Sleeve | Tablet sleeve | Padded; fits up to 11” iPad Pro | |
Organizer Pocket | Front pocket with organizer | ||
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Add-a-bag pass through | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support |
Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while Travelpro 's Maxlite® 5 Laptop 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 Travelpro Maxlite® 5 Laptop Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 10 x 15 x 18 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 4.58 pounds and is available in Black.
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