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title: "Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs Timbuk2 Uptown - One Bag Travel"
description: "Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs Timbuk2 Uptown: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Timbuk2 Uptown

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 | Timbuk2 Uptown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Cordura</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Timbuk2 Uptown

-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Removable on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 87 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.

### Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?

The **Minaal Carry-On 2.0** carries 4L more than the **Timbuk2 Uptown** (34L vs. 30L), while the **Timbuk2 Uptown** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Uptown** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.