Carry-on 3.0 Bag
This is the best Minaal yet—the little details make all the difference. I own the 1.0, have gifted the 2.0, and now have the 3.0. Basically they fixed the little annoyances and upgraded things I didn't know I wanted. They upgraded the laptop harness and makes it accessible from either direction. The passport hidden pocket has spoiled me. And don't get me started on those zippers—my original have taken eight years of abuse with never a tear nor a problem. Bottom line: the 3.0 is worth it.
Seriously glad I found this bag! I've been travelling non-stop for the past year to over 10 countries and this has come with everywhere without complaining on being shoved into tight spots, dropped onto pavements/rocks/dusty floors, and overloaded (gotta bring back gifts!).
The pockets are cleverly designed, and there always seems to be a little extra nook that you can take advantage of.
I love the laptop section and that I don't need to worry about it smashing to pieces. I love the hidden pocket on the back where I can keep extra money, passport, and other valuables (please don't rob me!).
I'll admit I was a little hesitant to purchase at first due to the price but I'm so happy I did because this truly feels like a bag for life (not-withstanding their incredible life-time guarantee).
Bravo minaal team, truly stellar product!
The bag is expensive at $350 but it's as perfect of a one-bag as I've ever seen. The packing cubes, however, feel very cheap and the zippers are likely to fail before long. Definitely not worth $49
I waited to write this review until my fourth international trip with this bag. In short, I would absolutely recommend this for anyone looking for a single backpack to travel with for both work and personal holidays.
I did a good deal of research before purchasing this, as I needed a bag I could use as my single bag with which to travel for work. This meant it had to be “sleek” enough to bring straight from a flight to a work meeting (i.e., not make me look like a backpacker), and which could accommodate carrying a blazer or suit. I also needed to be able to fit two computers, and a pair of dress shoes, in the bag.
This bag has surpassed all my expectations. Not only does it meet every single one of my requirements, but it is also versatile enough to have served me on several work trips, a personal 3-week backpacking trip, and on a 5 day canoe-camping expedition. It’s comfortable and lightweight, and wears really well for long periods — especially with the additional waist straps.
On work trips especially, I love the laptop pockets, and I also really like that it is a bit taller than other comparable backpacks — meaning that it doesn’t extend outwards from my body as much. I am six foot tall, and it is perfect for my frame. This, along with the all-black fabric and ability to stow the straps when not in use, means the bag has a very sleek profile. It fits all I need for a work trip, comparable to a carry-on suitcase.
I've used it for months across three continents and many airports, and the fabric is still in great shape (I do take care to wipe it clean after each trip). The waterproof cover stood up to prolonged rain on my camping trip, and I used it throughout that trip to keep the exterior clean and dirt free while in the woods.
With compression packing cubes and a personal fanny pack across my chest, I was able to fit everything I needed for a 3 week trip including two pairs of shoes. Bonus; it fits into the tiniest of overhead bins as long as you pack it smartly (the soft clam shell does have the ability to pack outwards). In short, I genuinely could not recommend it enough!
I have only used it for one trip so I can't really speak for the quality but it looks and feel high quality. Smart layout, plenty of pockets. Comfortable to carry and fits well, I'm 6'3 on the heavier side. I'm very happy with this purchase.
This backpack served me very well on my 2 week vacation across Japan. The design and build quality made accessing and organizing everything very easy. Highly recommend as a carry-on sized travel companion
• Comes with our lifetime warranty against defects
• Net Weight: 1.41kg / 3.12lb
• LxWxH: 55cm x 35cm x 20cm / 21.6in x 13.7in x 7.87in (fully packed)
• Capacity: 35L – learn more
• NEW 600D Picton™ fabric, made from recycled yarn, is even tougher and attracts less hair and fluff
• NEW 1200D Picton™ fabric reinforces high-abrasion areas
• NEW re-engineered Unified Harness™, built from the inside out for ultimate comfort
• NEW integrated secret pocket, designed to keep your valuables or the Minaal RFID Travel Wallet safe, yet always within easy reach
• Our patented DeviceNest™ shock-proof double device sleeve, fits up to 16" laptops & 16" devices
• Woojin & UTX alloy buckles
• Lie-flat clamshell scoop increases capacity and helps with faster packing and unpacking
• 4-point harness adjustment system for extra comfort and body-type adaptation
• Works with our attachable Hip Pads, Packing Cubes, Shoulder Sling, Shirt Protector, Toolcases, RFID Travel Wallet, and Extender Straps.
• Compliant with both US and European airline carry-on limits
• Made with Triple Bottom Line business principles
• 100% vegan components
We offer a lifetime guarantee against all manufacturing defects. If your gear has a defect, we’ll organise a repair or send you a replacement – anywhere in the world.
Find out more here.
Looking for more info about the 3.0 bags? We've built deep-dive pages which cover the Carry-on 3.0 and Daily 3.0 in depth.
Next-gen fabric, for the next generation.
Real talk: the best bag for the environment is the one that lasts the longest. That’s why using recycled yarn for our new Picton™ fabric wasn’t enough – it also had to give new meaning to ‘tough’.
2.0 FABRIC 
PICTON FABRIC 2.0 FABRIC PICTON FABRIC 2.0 FABRIC PICTON FABRIC 
MADE FROM RECYCLED YARN
NON-TOXIC WATER-RESIST COATING
ATTRACTS LESS HAIR, LINT & DUST
BLUESIGN-VETTED SUPPLIER
“I went through several bags before finding Minaal. It's absolutely the best bag I've ever owned. It looks great, it feels great, and it lasts through anything. I love the suspended laptop holder – now there's no need to travel with an extra case for my laptop!”
QUINN Z. — CANCÚN, MEXICO
Comfort, yes. Bulk? Never.
We rebuilt from the inside out to create our new Unified Harness™. Same streamlined size, fewer resources used – yet even more comfortable, for a wider range of humans.
Soft & strong.
Re-engineered, multi-layered EVA foam in the Unified Harness now runs flush to the edge of each strap, giving your shoulders a flexible and forgiving fit.
Some things are worth protecting.
"I love risking my $2000 laptop every time I step out the front door,"
said no one, ever.
Peace of mind. Now even easier.
You carry your office everywhere you go, so our patented DeviceNest™ protects everything you can’t afford to lose, by suspending your devices away from exposed edges.
Accessing your devices from the top and side of your bag is now even easier, with wider entry points in both directions – meaning no need to trade safety for speed.
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We’re merciless with bag features. If it doesn’t actively help you, if it doesn’t reduce friction from your life – it’s not worth carrying.
With up to 16 possible configurations, the DeviceNest promises a snug fit – even if you change up the size of your next laptop. It’s how we build gear for the long term.
Rain is not the enemy.
Most companies want to charge you extra for a rain cover, or they make performance compromises by using one fabric that tries to do everything. No bueno. The 3.0 comes bundled with a featherweight, seam-sealed, detachable rain cover that packs into itself – no strings attached.
A hideout for your passport.
If you’ve ever been frustrated finding the perfect spot for your passport or valuables – this one’s for you. The 3.0 features our new secret pocket, seamlessly integrated into the back panel.
Near-impossible for anyone else to access when you're on the move – but sling the bag around one shoulder, and your valuables are at your fingertips.
Break free.
Glide on by – the Carry-on 3.0 cuts the friction from every journey.
Open wide. From all angles.
The Carry-on's main compartment opens flat, to be easily packed – and unpacked – like a suitcase. Internal pockets are 3D-shaped to give extra volume and versatility.
270-degree zippers mean 270-degree access, without digging past layers of the stuff you’re *not* looking for.
For your office, too.
The separated device compartment also lies flat, and the DeviceNest, document sleeve, and pen pocket keep you sorted. Because life comes at you from all angles, the DeviceNest takes both top *and* side entry.
Did someone say ‘aerodynamic’?
Hide the shoulder straps in seconds, for a more streamlined look – then, the foam-padded carry handles and Shoulder Sling accessory glide you past the fumbling hordes.
“The Carry-On is the bag I've been searching for... for 8 years! It's the perfect combo of capacity & organization. Even fully packed out, it's the most comfortable carry I've ever experienced. I can explore a city all day with the 2.0 on my back, and it feels like I'm carrying nothing!"
ZACH L. — WICHITA, USA
All this.
Without all that.
You might be thinking: ugh, all those features are going to be heavy.
We say: do you even know us?
Light carry weight is critical for staying in flow. So we streamlined internal structure and reduced material consumption, to ensure the Carry-on stayed featherweight.
3.12lb / 1.47kg
*AVERAGE COMPETITOR: 4.5 LB / 2040 G
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Here’s how we approach our craft.
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Attachable Hip Pads 3.0
Packing Cubes 3.0
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