Antler Urban Light Backpack vs GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L
The Antler Urban Light Backpack is 17L and 0.9kg2lb; the GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L is 17L and 0.96kg2.1lb. The Antler Urban Light Backpack is 0.06kg0.1lb lighter. The Antler Urban Light Backpack costs $5 less. The Antler Urban Light Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Antler Urban Light Backpack | GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150Best | $155 |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.9kg2lbBest | 0.96kg2.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 4% |
| Dimensions | 41.5×28×15cm16.5×11×6in | 45.7×30.5×15.2cm18×12×6in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full zip opener, opens like a suitcase | Three-quarter zip main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| 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 | 100% recycled polyester | 420D Robic body, 840D Robic bottom |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Antler Urban Light Backpack | GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | 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.