GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L vs Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L
The GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L is 17L and 0.96kg2.1lb; the Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L is 17L and 0.9kg2lb. The Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L is 0.06kg0.1lb lighter. The GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L | Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | n/a |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.96kg2.1lb | 0.9kg2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 35%Best |
| Dimensions | 45.7×30.5×15.2cm18×12×6in | 42.5×29×13.5cm16.5×11.5×5.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 15.6" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Three-quarter zip main compartment | Zipper |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 420D Robic body, 840D Robic bottom | 96% recycled PET, 3% polyester, 1% PU |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L | Kapten & Son Bergen Ultra 17L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.