HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
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 | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 1000D Black + 210D Ripstop Nylon, Gray |
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite)
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Sternum strap: No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Removable on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
- Water bottle pockets: No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 5 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite).
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite): which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 1L more than the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) (22L vs. 21L), while the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (Lite) fits 94% 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.