Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20

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

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura210 D Ripstop Nylon Melange with PEVR lamination

HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20

by HEIMPLANET
Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20
Capacity20 L
Weight0.74 kg
Dimensions52×32×22 cm
Airline fit70%
Price$169

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20

Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 48 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20.

Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

Hill People Gear and HEIMPLANET both bring their A-game to the table when it comes to their Tarahumara and Motion Arc 20 backpacks respectively. What's at stake here is not merely a comparison of specs, but a real contest between rugged functionality and modern convenience. Both packs are exceptional, but whether you prefer one over the other will greatly depend on your individual needs.

The Tarahumara, a product of Hill People Gear, is a sturdy and well designed pack. Its measurements fall at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep making it an ideal choice for outdoor activities. Being made from reliable 500D Cordura, it guarantees durability and longevity. Moreover, it's approved by 100% of airlines making it an adventure-friendly carry-on. However, it lacks a compartment for laptops. Reviewers have praised the Tarahumara for its simple elegance, its spaciousness, and its ability to hold a myriad of essential items.

On the other hand, the Motion Arc 20 by HEIMPLANET stands out for its modern aesthetics and stronger compatibility with daily urban life. It measures 22 inches tall, 32 inches wide, and is 52 inches deep. With a weight of 0.74 pounds, it's only slightly heavier than the Tarahumara. The key differentiator, however, is its increased capacity (20 liters) and inclusion of a 15-inch laptop compartment. Plus, it's made from 210 D Ripstop Nylon Melange with PEVR lamination. Despite being compatible with only 65% of airlines, its modern design and versatility tends to impress the critics.

In summary, the two backpacks have these key differences:

In conclusion, both backpacks earn their stripes. The Tarahumara, known for its rugged build and higher airline compatibility, remains a great day hiking companion, while the modern design, sizeable capacity, and laptop-holding capabilities of the Motion Arc 20 is well suited to urban commuters and weekend adventurers alike. You really can't go wrong either way.