Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.28 kg |
| Dimensions | 67×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $219 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L | Feature | HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 0-denier 100% nylon ripstop | 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 Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L and HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; Top zip on the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; 15in on the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L carries 10L more than the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ (55L vs. 45L), while the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L is the lighter pack at 1.28kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L is the better call.