Brooks England Pickwick Leather 12 L vs Monos Metro Backpack
The Brooks England Pickwick Leather 12 L is 12L and 1.2kg2.6lb; the Monos Metro Backpack is 14L and 1.2kg2.6lb. They weigh the same. The Monos Metro Backpack costs $175 less. The Brooks England Pickwick Leather 12 L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Monos Metro Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | Brooks England Pickwick Leather 12 L | Monos Metro Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $390 | $215Best |
| Volume | 12L | 14L |
| Weight | 1.2kg2.6lb | 1.2kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 35%Best |
| Dimensions | 47×26×12cm18.5×10×4.5in | 42×28×15cm16.5×11×6in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 15" |
| Opening | Roll-top, roll closure | n/a |
| Warranty | 2 years | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | Yes | No |
| Material | Adjustable cotton straps, Aluminium hardware, Vegetable tanned leather | Nylon twill with ultra-microfibre vegan leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Brooks England Pickwick Leather 12 L | Monos Metro Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.