GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L vs Tobiq Backpack
The GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L is 15L and 0.7kg1.5lb; the Tobiq Backpack is 15L and 0.68kg1.5lb. The Tobiq Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Tobiq Backpack costs $71 less. The GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tobiq Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L | Tobiq Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $89Best |
| Volume | 15L | 15L |
| Weight | 0.7kg1.5lb | 0.68kg1.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 47×27×14cm18.5×10.5×5.5in | 43.2×29.2×11.4cm17×11.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 17" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, opens flat | main compartment peels open, separate top-zip laptop compartment, accordion front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | 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 | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 500D Cordura with 210D back panel and straps | Recycled 600D CORDURA RPET body and base, YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | GORUCK Bullet Ruck 15L | Tobiq Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Frontier Airlines | 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.