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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/"
title: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs Timbuk2 Blink - One Bag Travel"
description: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs Timbuk2 Blink: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/"
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3.  HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Timbuk2 Blink

# HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Timbuk2 Blink

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/)

by [Heimplanet](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Heimplanet)

![Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601722/carryons/hemimonolith_ptcn0o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.