GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. Topo Designs Trip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $395 |
Feature by feature
| GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema | Feature | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 11in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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) | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 0 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema, and 5 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema carries 6.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (15L vs. 8.4L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip fits 96% 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.