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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/n88en2pytj/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l/nq4z2veeni/samsonite-samsonite-roadseeker-xs/"
title: "GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS"
description: "GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/n88en2pytj/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l/nq4z2veeni/samsonite-samsonite-roadseeker-xs/"
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# GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS

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

## [GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n88en2pytj/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990316/carryons/goruck-bullet-ruck-laptop-16l-n88en2pytj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$195</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L | Feature | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D CORDURA</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS](https://onebag.travel/carryon/nq4z2veeni/samsonite-samsonite-roadseeker-xs/)

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

![Front facing view of the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990436/carryons/samsonite-samsonite-roadseeker-xs-nq4z2veeni.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×25×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS

-   **Compression straps:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 1, side on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.

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

## 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 Laptop 16L, and 11 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.

### Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?

The **Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS** carries 10L more than the **GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L** (16L vs. 26L), while the **Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS** fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.