GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
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 | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Sternum strap: No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 12L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (16L vs. 28L), while the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the better call.