HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Timbuk2 Blink
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L | Feature | Timbuk2 Blink |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Timbuk2 Blink
- Opening: Clamshell on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Other on the Timbuk2 Blink.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 166 accept both. 7 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Timbuk2 Blink: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 2L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L (22L vs. 24L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.