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title: "GORUCK Echo 16L vs MEC Trail 24 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK Echo 16L vs MEC Trail 24: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# GORUCK Echo 16L vs. MEC Trail 24

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

## [GORUCK Echo 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lte07wxkui/goruck-echo-16l/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK Echo 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mo9z07zakjvcwldwbtr4)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>0×0×0 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK Echo 16L | Feature | MEC Trail 24 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression |  |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
|  | Backpack |  |
|  | Hip Belt |  |
|  | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop |  |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 1 |
|  | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
|  | Rain-fly |  |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
|  | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Polyurethane-coated Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [MEC Trail 24](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zqzrpkswnp/mec-trail-24/)

![Front facing view of the MEC Trail 24](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/yxzw59ujkcmsalunv93r)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>4.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## GORUCK Echo 16L vs. MEC Trail 24: which should you pack?

The **MEC Trail 24** carries 8L more than the **GORUCK Echo 16L** (16L vs. 24L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MEC Trail 24; if you want to travel lighter, the MEC Trail 24 is the better call.