Thule Landmark vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Landmark | Feature | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved | 600D Picton |
Minaal Carry-On 3.0
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Thule Landmark and Minaal Carry-On 3.0
- Compression straps: 4 on the Thule Landmark; 2 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule Landmark; Back on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Thule Landmark; Optional on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Thule Landmark; Removable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule Landmark; 5 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Thule Landmark; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 72 accept both. 0 accept only the Thule Landmark, and 90 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Thule Landmark vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries 5L more than the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 (40L vs. 35L), while the Thule Landmark is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Landmark is the better call.