Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL | Feature | HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated |
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL and HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
- Compression straps: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; 3 on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL, and 1 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL carries 6L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L (28L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the lighter pack at 1.02kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL is the better call.