Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 500D CORDURA |
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 4 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Trakke Stor vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 14L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (30L vs. 16L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the better call.