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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0u6pj2n1ei/minaal-carry-on-2-0/8bdrktrge3/gregory-border-40/"
title: "Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs Gregory Border 40 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs Gregory Border 40: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0u6pj2n1ei/minaal-carry-on-2-0/8bdrktrge3/gregory-border-40/"
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# Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Gregory Border 40

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Minaal Carry-On 2.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0u6pj2n1ei/minaal-carry-on-2-0/)

by [Minaal](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Minaal)

![Front facing view of the Minaal Carry-On 2.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601586883/carryons/minaal_wmolbi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Cordura</td><td>PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gregory Border 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8bdrktrge3/gregory-border-40/)

by [Gregory](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gregory)

![Front facing view of the Gregory Border 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990369/carryons/gregory-border-40-8bdrktrge3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.