Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
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 | Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Both have: 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. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 48 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack carries 4L more than the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 (34L vs. 38L), while the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 is the better call.