Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L | Feature | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Unspecified: 420D ripstop polyester PU laminated with TPU waterproof coating | 600D Picton |
Minaal Carry-On 3.0
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L and Minaal Carry-On 3.0
- Compression straps: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; 2 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Optional on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Removable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L, and 89 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Only the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?
The Minaal Carry-On 3.0 carries 1L more than the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L (34L vs. 35L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 3.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper 2.0 34L is the better call.