ILE ASNMNT vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ILE ASNMNT
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 68.6×30.5×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 12% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| ILE ASNMNT | Feature | HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D Cordura or X-Pac | 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated |
HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×33×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the ILE ASNMNT and HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE ASNMNT; Top zip on the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the ILE ASNMNT; No on the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 21 accept only the ILE ASNMNT, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
Only the ILE ASNMNT fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
ILE ASNMNT vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ carries 20L more than the ILE ASNMNT (25L vs. 45L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE ASNMNT fits 12% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ is the better call.