GORUCK GR2 40 vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR2 40 | Feature | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel | Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) |
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $395 |
Key differences between the GORUCK GR2 40 and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
- Passport pocket: Front on the GORUCK GR2 40; Top on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the GORUCK GR2 40; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 40, and 88 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
GORUCK GR2 40 vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 40 carries 25L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema (40L vs. 15L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 40; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the better call.