Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated

HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+

by HEIMPLANET
Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+
Capacity45 L
Weight1.9 kg
Dimensions63×33×29 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$199

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 179 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+.

Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ are both top-tier carry on backpacks, known for their reliability, quality of construction, thoughtful design features, and ample space. Both are designed for durability and functionality, combining comfort with style, without compromising their practicality. The Tarahumara is smaller and lighter, making it an ideal choice for day hiking. Its simplicity, compactness, and durability, reflecting in its easy-to-use center zip and 500D Cordura material, are standout features praised by reviewers. In contrast, the Monolith Rucksack provides a hefty carry capacity of 45 liters, almost thrice the Tarahumara's, while still maintaining rugged durability with its 840 D Ballistic Nylon coating.

Not just the specifications, even the reviewers agree with the unique perks each bag provides. One reviewer notes that the Tarahumara is like "the vacuously spacious Tardis", a testament to its excellent organization options despite the seemingly small size. Being "stoutly built and elegantly simple", it proves to be the best solution to a one-daypack need. On the other hand, the Monolith Rucksack's comfort is its standout quality, alongside its reliable laptop sleeve with a false bottom, showcasing its innovative design functionality.

To sum up, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara packs a pretty punch. It's reliable, compact and built to last, ideal for day hikes. The HEIMPLANET Monolith Rucksack 45+ is your companion for those longer trips, holding a larger capacity and loaded with convenient features such as specialized laptop compartment and numerous attachment points. While both bags boast remarkable durability, their unique features and advantages cater to different kinds of users. Hence, identifying your needs and preferences will help you make the best choice between these two exemplary backpacks.