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title: "HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs Deuter Transit 40"
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# HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Deuter Transit 40

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9d6jgc9oin/heimplanet-monolith-22l/)

by [Heimplanet](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Heimplanet)

![Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601722/carryons/hemimonolith_ptcn0o.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L | Feature | Deuter Transit 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated</td><td>600d Polytex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zsghgzpc1k/deuter-transit-40/)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/tzwetngo2isckuoptmq3)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Deuter Transit 40

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Other on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 48 accept both. 125 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.

### Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Transit 40** carries 18L more than the **HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L** (22L vs. 40L), while the **HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Deuter Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.