HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
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 | Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | - 1680 PU Lined Ballistic |
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Main compartments: 3 on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 2 on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 5 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 4L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (22L vs. 18L), while the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter 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.