HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Ripstop Nylon Melange with PEVR lamination | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20, and 37 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L carries 2L more than the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 (20L vs. 22L), while the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 is the better call.