HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 3 on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L (22L vs. 22.6L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.