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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/lwk3gxylrt/goruck-bullet-ruck-dynema/ut39o0uw8z/aer-day-pack-3/"
title: "GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs Aer Day Pack 3 - One Bag Travel"
description: "GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs Aer Day Pack 3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. Aer Day Pack 3

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

## [GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lwk3gxylrt/goruck-bullet-ruck-dynema/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990479/carryons/goruck-bullet-ruck-dynema-lwk3gxylrt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$395</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema | Feature | Aer Day Pack 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6)</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Day Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ut39o0uw8z/aer-day-pack-3/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Day Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990291/carryons/aer-day-pack-3-ut39o0uw8z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema and Aer Day Pack 3

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; Yes on the Aer Day Pack 3.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; Yes on the Aer Day Pack 3.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; 16in on the Aer Day Pack 3.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; 1, side on the Aer Day Pack 3.

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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema, and 5 accept only the Aer Day Pack 3.

### Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Aer Day Pack 3 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. Aer Day Pack 3: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema** carries 1L more than the **Aer Day Pack 3** (15L vs. 14L), while the **GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Day Pack 3** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the better call.