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title: "ILE Default vs ILE Default Mini - One Bag Travel"
description: "ILE Default vs ILE Default Mini: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ILE Default vs. ILE Default Mini

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

## [ILE Default](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3eeib5nve2/ile-default/)

by [Inside Line Equipment (ILE)](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Inside Line Equipment (ILE))

![Front facing view of the ILE Default](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626312953/carryons/ILE_Default_hcd3b3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>99 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50.8×30.5×15.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ILE Default | Feature | ILE Default Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport |  |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Durable 1000D Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior</td><td>1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Default Mini](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l3f20y5ms4/ile-default-mini/)

by [ILE](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=ILE)

![Front facing view of the ILE Default Mini](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601211874/carryons/iledefault_dwxnh5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Default and ILE Default Mini

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the ILE Default; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the ILE Default; 2 on the ILE Default Mini.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the ILE Default; 2, side on the ILE Default Mini.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## ILE Default vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?

The **ILE Default** carries the same capacity as the **ILE Default Mini** (25L vs. 25L), while the **ILE Default Mini** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 99kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **ILE Default** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Default; if you want to travel lighter, the ILE Default Mini is the better call.