ILE Default vs. Atom Packs "The Pinnacle"

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

ILE Default

Front facing view of the ILE Default
Capacity25 L
Weight99 kg
Dimensions50.8×30.5×15.2 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$240

Feature by feature

ILE DefaultFeatureAtom Packs "The Pinnacle"
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 2
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt
removable Sternum Strap
Inside
15in Laptop
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly
2 Water Bottle Holder
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Durable 1000D Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior210d Robic Extreema body

Atom Packs "The Pinnacle"

Front facing view of the Atom Packs "The Pinnacle"
Capacity30 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions0×0×0 cm
Airline fit%

ILE Default vs. Atom Packs "The Pinnacle": which should you pack?

The Atom Packs "The Pinnacle" carries 5L more than the ILE Default (25L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Atom Packs "The Pinnacle"; if you want to travel lighter, the ILE Default is the better call.