HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Minaal Daily
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 | Minaal Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 600D nylon fabric, augmented with 1000D nylon in high-abrasion areas |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Minaal Daily
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Minaal Daily.
- Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Sternum strap: No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Built-in organizer: No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 7 accept only the Minaal Daily.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Minaal Daily fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Minaal Daily: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 1L more than the Minaal Daily (22L vs. 21L), while the Minaal Daily is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily fits 95% 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 Minaal Daily is the better call.