ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) vs Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack
The ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) is 16L and 0.7kg1.5lb; the Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack is 16L and 0.71kg1.6lb. The ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) | Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109 | n/a |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.7kg1.5lbBest | 0.71kg1.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 44×29×15cm17.5×11.5×6in | 50×28×10cm19.5×11×4in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | wide-opening zip main compartment | zip main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 210D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; YKK zippers | Dyecoshell Mono 300D 100% recycled polyester, spun-dyed, TPEE laminate, C0 water repellent; YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Essential Backpack (16L) | Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.