Border 40L Carry On Bag
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Tackle any trip with the Border 40L Carry On Bag—clean, comfortable, and ready for adventure
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I’ve taken the Border 40L Carry On Bag on everything from cross-country flights to weekend cabin escapes. The split-case design keeps my gear dialed in, and the ActiveShield compartment is a game changer for sweaty trail clothes or sandy shoes."
When the road calls and the destination’s a mystery, we count on a travel pack that can keep up—and the Gregory Border 40L Carry On Bag doesn’t flinch. Whether we’re navigating airport terminals or city streets, this versatile 40-liter pack brings the organization, comfort, and durability needed to chase spontaneity without leaving our essentials behind.
Inside, the split-case design gives us two main compartments to easily separate clean from dirty, soft from structured, or work from play. A dedicated ActiveShield compartment lined with Polygiene® Stays Fresh tech keeps sweaty gear or wet clothing from turning our whole bag funky. On the outside, plush shoulder straps, a breathable back panel, and tuck-away hip and sternum straps make for all-day carry comfort. And for digital nomads and day-to-day adventurers, the Border’s padded laptop and tablet sleeves ensure tech travels as securely as everything else.
Details
- Split-case design offers intuitive, luggage-style organization
- ActiveShield compartment separates dirty or damp gear with odor protection
- Padded laptop and tablet sleeves for secure tech carry
- Top and front quick-access pockets for essentials on the move
- Breathable back panel and stowable harness for travel-ready comfort
- Side mesh water bottle pocket with zipper tuck-away panel
- Made with durable, PFAS-free recycled polyester and nylon
- Meets most airline carry-on size requirements
- Item #GREZ0BW
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Material
- [face fabric] 210D high density nylon, 450D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR finish, [bottom] 450D 100% recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR finish, [lining] 135D 60% polyester, 40% recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR finish
- Volume
- 40L (2440cu in)
- Backpack Carry
- padded, adjustable
- Pockets
- [external] 1 zippered laptop, 2 side mesh, 1 zippered top, 1 padded front, [internal] 1 zippered mesh, 1 zippered divider
- Closure
- zippered top
- Dimensions
- 22 x 14 x 9in
- Claimed Weight
- 2lb 14.88oz
- Activity
- travel, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 16 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 21, 2025
Comfortable and nicely compartmentalized
Materials are light and feel durable. It does pick up some dog hair but I’ve been able to easily brush it off. Hair sticks more so to the rubberized handles. The handles are great for a quick grab and they help the bag keep its shape. The air mesh is great against the back. I like that the waist belt is fully removable I do not find them necessary in bags this size. The interior is nicely organized without being overly so. I also like the light colored interior. YKK zips throughout. The external waterborne holder is tight elastic mesh and will hold at least a 24oz bottle. The only thing dangling on the outside is the shoulder straps. Keepers would have been nice. This is a little larger than my typical carry on. I could easily one bag with it for two weeks.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 16, 2025
Great multi day to long travel pack
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This backpack has been awesome!! It’s been super helpful for travel recently and I am excited to keep using it. I’ve been able to use it 3-4 times in the past month or so. It has plenty of room for me to pack my stuff for a decently long trip, and it’s been perfect for my wife and I for a short weekend trip to fit all of our clothes and toiletries in. I love the two large pockets for clothes and the three small mesh pockets for random stuff. The only thing is that I wish the laptop sleeve was larger to fit my large work laptop. However, it can still fit in the large back pocket. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good size pack that can accommodate any sort of travel. Gregory gave me this free product to try.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 16, 2025
Carry on
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Border 40L has been my go-to travel bag for both work and weekend trips. I’ve been using it primarily for flights between Southern California and Sacramento for my fire department work assignments, and it’s been the perfect carry-on. I’m able to pack two pairs of shoes, three days’ worth of clothes, my laptop, tablet, and all the small gear I need for travel. What really stands out is the smart organization and comfort. The exterior grab handle makes quick airport carry easy, the removable waist strap helps with heavier loads, and the laptop compartment is well-padded and easy to access during TSA checks. The bag holds its shape well, and the build quality feels durable enough for years of travel and field use. I’d recommend the Border 40L to anyone who travels often for work, outdoor professionals, or anyone needing a dependable carry-on for 2–4 day trips. As someone who works in the fire service and travels regularly, I appreciate gear that performs well under stress — and this pack definitely delivers. Thanks to Gregory for sending me this product to review.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 15, 2025
Great Travel Bag
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great bag for shorter travel. I was able to get a lot of clothing, a pair of running shoes, laptop and more into the bag comfortably. I thought the bag was comfortable to wear in transit but would have liked if there were load lifters on the straps but not a deal breaker. I think this bag is for any traveler who doesn’t like checking a bag for a short trip.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 15, 2025
Travel made easy!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pack might just be the best travel hack ever! I recently used this on a three night golf trip and with the 40L size, I was easily able to fit everything I needed, with room to spare. This pack is perfect for travelers who don’t want the hassle of rolling a carry-on around, but don’t want to skimp on what they pack. The pockets in this are perfectly thought out for easy access in flight and divided enough on the inside to keep item like shoes separate from delicate clothes. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 15, 2025
Gregory Border Carry On 40, Mesa Brown — 5/5 Stars
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Border Carry On 40 handled back-to-back work and personal trips without missing a beat. It fit overhead bins easily, kept my laptop and essentials accessible, and carried comfortably through long connections. The Mesa Brown color looks sharp while staying under the radar, and the quality feels built to last. It won't stand upright when partially packed, but that's my only complaint. Gregory provided this pack for my honest review, and it's hands-down the best travel backpack I've used.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 15, 2025
Plenty of room with many internal components
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this bag a few times for some weekend camping/hiking trips, riding with groceries around town, and also for a week long flagging trip! The bag is really nicely designed with a place for evening to go. I love the laptop sleeve and the extra pockets for small things like chargers or socks or wallets on the inside & outside. I think the weird quirks of this bag is how square it is… it kinda sticks out wider than I would like sometimes. I also wish they had made the outside handles soft material instead of hard material. They seem sort of out of place! Lastly, I do like the sleek outside design but I’m always a fan of attachment points to strap things like fishing rods or boots to. Overall, a really nice product that I’ll absolutely continue to use! Thanks to Gregory for sending me this product for free to test out!
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 14, 2025
Awesome weekender bag
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bag is top notch! I have had this bag now for about a month, I have had the opportunity to travel with it 3 times. I did 2 long weekend trips and this bag is perfect for that. It was my only bag for both of those trips, it easily and in an organized fashion fit all my cloths for a long trip where we attended a wedding and hiking and this was perfect for me! It has multiple separate areas for cloths, a large pocket for laptops and tablets, as well as external pockets which works great for things you want easy access too! My wife and I shared this bag for a long weekend trip to the lake where we had less clothing and we were both able to share it just fine! And lastly I used this as a carry on for an international trip and it worked great for having an extra set of cloths and all our other carry in needs we didn’t want to check. If I had to come up with one negative about this bag, is it’s quite large, it fit great on my back very comfortably, but not so on my wife’s slight frame.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 12, 2025
Clean look, big on comfort and utility
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had an opportunity to use this Gregory Border 40L bag on two trips now and I love how simple it looks while being able to hold a lot of content and be really comfortable to carry. I initially thought the shoulder straps were not wide enough but even fully packed, the straps are comfortable and because they are not wide, they allow for more air ventilation so you don’t get shoulder straps sweat. The inside of the bag is well thought out. There are shallow pockets to keep things easy to see and get while also having large areas of the bag to stash clothes and other large items. I packed for a 4 day vacation without a problem and was able to easily carry the bag with little pockets still to spare. Outside, you have access to pockets to keep your wallet, passport, keys, chargers, etc in for easy access. There is a large water bottle pocket on one side of the bag. It has a removable waste strap that’s heavily padded if you need the extra support off your shoulders. The computer pocket has plenty of padding and held my large iPad and computer without any struggle. It has the ability to tuck the backpack straps away and has large rubber handles if you want to handle it like a briefcase or check the bag. It also has the pockets to put the bag on your roller luggage handle. I think Gregory made a professional bag that is high in style and comfort that will last. Whether on vacation or a business trip, this bag fits. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 12, 2025
Excellent for one-bag travel!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent for one bag travel!! The Border 40 is an outstanding bag that has great organization, is very durable and looks fantastic. I try to only travel with one carry-on bag, and sometimes an extra personal item. I can fit two weeks worth of clothes in this 40l bag, and it carries comfortably. I like the suitcase style opening, zippered mesh dividers and extra zippered pockets. There is even a AirTag holder built in! The exterior grab handles are super sturdy and the material seems like it will stand up to years of use. The water bottle holder seems a little tight for thicker bottles, but should work out just fine. It’s super deep, so your bottle should never fall out. I don’t travel with a computer, but that storage area is great for travel papers, a kindle, etc. It’s not the lightest 40l bag I have, but the durability is probably worth the trade off in the extra weight. The padded hip belts are not bulky, but padded enough to make carrying the full pack pretty comfortable. I definitely recommend using packing cubes, as they really keep your gear organized and fit perfectly in this bag. I have only used this bag for local trips, but will be putting it to the test on a two week long overseas trip in a few weeks. Based on initial usage, I think this bag will be perfect for my trip. I have several 40l travel bags, but this Gregory seems to be one of the sturdiest. It’s also one of the best organized bags. This doesn’t have any compression straps, which is the only negative so far. That being said, the way the bag is built, along with the enclosed interior storage, may be okay without the compression straps. I need to do a little more testing….. Overall, I’m impressed with this bag and also love that it’s my only travel bag that isn’t all black. Gregory makes solid products (I have used their backpacking bags, tents, etc), so I’m stoked to have their travel bag! This bag was provided free by Gregory for my honest review.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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