Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken Outlong | 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | 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 Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Top on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 17in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 11 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 3L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema (18L vs. 15L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.