HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK GR1 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 GR1 26
Storage
Y	Compression	N
None	Expanded Capacity	None
1	Opening	1
front	Passport	top
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

GORUCK GR1 26

by GORUCK

Capacity	26 L
Weight	1.5 kg
Dimensions	51×31×17 cm
Airline fit	89%
Price	$345

Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and GORUCK GR1 26

Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.

Both have: water resistant.

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 GORUCK GR1 26.

Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?

The GORUCK GR1 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. 1.5kg). 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 GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.