HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Airback Original
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $235 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 | Feature | Airback Original |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free |
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 and Airback Original
- Compression straps: 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; 4 on the Airback Original.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; No on the Airback Original.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; No on the Airback Original.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34, and 5 accept only the Airback Original.
Only the Airback Original fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 carries 12L more than the Airback Original (34L vs. 22L), while the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Airback Original fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 is the better call.