Knack Expandable Town Tote vs Monos Field Tote
The Knack Expandable Town Tote is 26L and 0.77kg1.7lb; the Monos Field Tote is 28L and 0.65kg1.4lb. The Monos Field Tote is 0.12kg0.3lb lighter. The Knack Expandable Town Tote costs $65 less. The Knack Expandable Town Tote fits the carry-on limit of 18 of 36 major airlines and the Monos Field Tote fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Knack Expandable Town Tote | Monos Field Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110Best | $175 |
| Volume | 26L | 28L |
| Expands to | 32L | n/a |
| Weight | 0.77kg1.7lb | 0.65kg1.4lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 50% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 38.1×40.6×12.7cm15×16×5in | 33×48×20cm13×19×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | top zip | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Removable |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Water-resistant 900 x 1200 denier high-twist high-density polyester, 150D antimicrobial nylon lining | Crinkled nylon outer, polyester fill, rPET liner |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Knack Expandable Town Tote | Monos Field Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | 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.