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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/"
title: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs Fjallraven Kanken Outlong"
description: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: 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/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/"
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# HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong

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 | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| 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>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990364/carryons/fjallraven-kanken-outlong-9qiq5dttgm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.

Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 14 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.

### Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?

The **HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L** carries 4L more than the **Fjallraven Kanken Outlong** (22L vs. 18L), while the **Fjallraven Kanken Outlong** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Kanken Outlong** fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.