HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK GR2 26
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 | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and GORUCK GR2 26
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 5 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the GORUCK GR2 26 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 4L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L (22L vs. 26L), while the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR2 26 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.