Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. ILE Flaptop Mini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | ILE Flaptop Mini |
|---|
| Storage |
|---|
| N |
Compression |
Y |
| None |
Expanded Capacity |
None |
| 3 |
Opening |
3 |
| N |
Passport |
Y |
| N |
Passthrough |
N |
| Carry |
|---|
| Y |
Backpack |
Y |
| N |
Hip Belt |
N |
| Y |
Sternum Strap |
removable |
| Inside |
|---|
| 13in |
Laptop |
N |
| 1 |
Main Compartments |
1 |
| N |
Organizer |
N |
| Outside |
|---|
| × |
Hard Shell |
× |
| N |
Rain-fly |
N |
| 2 |
Water Bottle Holder |
2 |
| Y |
Water Resistant |
Y |
| Material |
| Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth |
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 0×0×0 cm |
| Airline fit | % |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and ILE Flaptop Mini
- Compression straps: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
- Passport pocket: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Removable on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. ILE Flaptop Mini: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries
1L more than
the ILE Flaptop Mini (22L vs. 21L),
and the two are closely matched on weight.
If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack;
if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.