Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Caribee Traveller 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 | Caribee Traveller 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura | |
Caribee Traveller 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Caribee Traveller 40
- Opening: Other on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Clamshell on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 1, side on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Caribee Traveller 40.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 2 accept only the Caribee Traveller 40.
Only the Caribee Traveller 40 fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Caribee Traveller 40: which should you pack?
The Caribee Traveller 40 carries 6L more than the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 (34L vs. 40L), while the Caribee Traveller 40 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Caribee Traveller 40 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Caribee Traveller 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Caribee Traveller 40 is the better call.