HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L | Feature | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Top on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 17in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 3 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 7L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema (22L vs. 15L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the better call.