Aer City Pack 2 vs GORUCK Bullet Ruck 16L Laptop
The Aer City Pack 2 is 16L and 1.11kg2.4lb; the GORUCK Bullet Ruck 16L Laptop is 16L and 1.18kg2.6lb. The Aer City Pack 2 is 0.07kg0.2lb lighter. The Aer City Pack 2 costs $46 less. The Aer City Pack 2 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the GORUCK Bullet Ruck 16L Laptop fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Aer City Pack 2 | GORUCK Bullet Ruck 16L Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149Best | $195 |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 1.11kg2.4lbBest | 1.18kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×30×14cm18×12×5.5in | 47×25.4×14cm18.5×10×5.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | sleeve, size not published |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Clamshell, Opens flat |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), nylon ripstop liner (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | 500D Cordura, 210D HT Cordura back panel and strap undersides |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer City Pack 2 | GORUCK Bullet Ruck 16L Laptop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.