HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
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 | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| 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 | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 600D polyester |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 2 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 13 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 6L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L (22L vs. 28L), while the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L is the better call.