HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
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 Laptop 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | 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 | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 3 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 6L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (22L vs. 16L), while the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.