GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. GORUCK GR2 34
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $195 |
Feature by feature
| GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L and GORUCK GR2 34
- Sternum strap: No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
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. 132 accept both. 44 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 34 carries 18L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (16L vs. 34L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 34; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the better call.