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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/n88en2pytj/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l/"
title: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L"
description: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/)

by [Heimplanet](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Heimplanet)

![Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601722/carryons/hemimonolith_ptcn0o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated</td><td>500D CORDURA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n88en2pytj/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990316/carryons/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l-n88en2pytj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$195</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.
