Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 25 | Feature | HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | Y | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | “DYECOSHELL II” (420D Nylon x 330D Nylon), 210d Ripstop Nylon Melange, Nylon Spandex. |
HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Removable on the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, 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. 25 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25: which should you pack?
The Macpac Rapaki 25 carries the same capacity as the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Rapaki 25; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 is the better call.