Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Gregory Border 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Minaal Carry-On 2.0 | Feature | Gregory Border 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura | PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon PFAS free |
Gregory Border 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Gregory Border 40
- Opening: Other on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Clamshell on the Gregory Border 40.
- Hip belt: No on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Hideable on the Gregory Border 40.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 3 on the Gregory Border 40.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Gregory Border 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 1, side on the Gregory Border 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 1 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 40.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 fits
Caribbean Airlines.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Gregory Border 40: which should you pack?
The Gregory Border 40 carries 6L more than the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 (34L vs. 40L), while the Gregory Border 40 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Border 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 40 is the better call.