Travel Pack 3 vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Travel Pack 3 | Feature | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon | 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 Travel Pack 3 and Minaal Carry-On 3.0
- Compression straps: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; 2 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Travel Pack 3; Back on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Travel Pack 3; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Travel Pack 3; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Travel Pack 3, and 34 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Only the Travel Pack 3 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Travel Pack 3 vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?
The Travel Pack 3 carries the same capacity as the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 (35L vs. 35L), while the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Travel Pack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the better call.