GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
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 | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA | 600D polyester |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Compression straps: No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 2 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 15in on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
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 Laptop 16L, and 11 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L 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. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 12L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (16L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the better call.