Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Summit Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $62 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column | XPAC sailcloth |
ILE Race Day Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×27.9×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and ILE Race Day Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Summit Lite 25; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 2 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the ILE Race Day Bag fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The Exped Summit Lite 25 carries 4L more than the ILE Race Day Bag (25L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Race Day Bag fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Summit Lite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.