GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. GORUCK GR3

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

GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema

Front facing view of the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
Capacity15 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions47×27×14 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$395

Feature by feature

GORUCK Bullet Ruck DynemaFeatureGORUCK GR3
Storage
N Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap removable
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
3 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6)1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel

GORUCK GR3

Front facing view of the GORUCK GR3
Capacity45 L
Weight2.3 kg
Dimensions56×36×23 cm
Airline fit45%
Price$395

Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema and GORUCK GR3

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 91 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR3.

Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?

The GORUCK GR3 carries 30L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema (15L vs. 45L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the better call.