YNOT Magnetica vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and ILE Radius
- Opening: Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the YNOT Magnetica; 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Main compartments: 3 on the YNOT Magnetica; 2 on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the YNOT Magnetica fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
YNOT Magnetica vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius carries 1L more than the YNOT Magnetica (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the YNOT Magnetica 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 YNOT Magnetica is the better call.