Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken 16L | Feature | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | 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 | 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 3 on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 16L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 16L carries the same capacity as the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.