Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack vs TUMI William Backpack

The main difference between the Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack and the TUMI William Backpack is that the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Load-stabilizing sternum strap) while the William Backpack does not.

Granite Gear Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack Front View
TUMI William Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Granite Gear TUMI
Name Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack William Backpack
Category Travel Carry On
Sub Category Carry on Travel
Capacity (L) 36L
Dimensions (in) 9.75 x 12.5 x 8.5 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4
Weight (lb) 2.9 2.79
Fabric Polyester Nylon
Color Black Camo Jacquard
Warranty Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date December 11, 2017
Rating 4.8
Price Under $125 Under $500
General Features Shoulder Straps Load-absorbing EVA foam padded shoulder straps Straight - Leather-accented adjustable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Load-stabilizing sternum strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Durable water-repellent with barrier zippers
Zippers Metal zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Zip entry to main compartment
External Pockets 2 zipped front pockets Zip entry to main compartment, zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), built-in USB port (power bank sold separately), back slip pocket with magnetic snap, leather carry handle, leather-accented adjustable backpack straps, add-a-Bag sleeve
Internal Compartments Multiple interior pockets Open pocket, 2 zip pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer®
Water Bottle No
Handles Padded comfort grab handles Leather carry handle
USB Charger Has built-in USB port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Laptop compartment fits up to 17" Padded; Fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-bag pass through Add-a-Bag sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ergonomic, molded foam back panel with lumbar support Padded

You're currently comparing the Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack by Granite Gear against the William Backpack by TUMI.


Granite Gear 's Cross Trek 2 36L Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry on features while TUMI's William 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 TUMI William Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.79 pounds and is available in Camo Jacquard.