HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; No on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; No on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 carries 4L more than the Able Carry Max Backpack (34L vs. 30L), while the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 34 fits 88% 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.