Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×26×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Packable Backpack | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D ripstop nylon | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Tortuga Packable Backpack and ILE Radius
- Opening: Other on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Front on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Water resistant: No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Yes on the ILE Radius.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Tortuga Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius carries 2L more than the Tortuga Packable Backpack (19L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Radius; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the better call.