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title: "ILE Apex XL vs Exped Torrent 20 - One Bag Travel"
description: "ILE Apex XL vs Exped Torrent 20: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ILE Apex XL vs. Exped Torrent 20

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

## [ILE Apex XL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4gkbimsxwq/ile-apex-xl/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Apex XL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990483/carryons/ile-apex-xl-4gkbimsxwq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$165</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ILE Apex XL | Feature | Exped Torrent 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas</td><td>840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, &gt;10'000 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Torrent 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7c6l0si0kb/exped-torrent-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Torrent 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624245256/carryons/Exped_Torrent_20_qb1lsa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.98 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Exped Torrent 20

-   **Hip belt:** No on the ILE Apex XL; Removable on the Exped Torrent 20.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the ILE Apex XL; Yes on the Exped Torrent 20.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the ILE Apex XL; 13in on the Exped Torrent 20.

Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 170 accept both. 0 accept only the ILE Apex XL, and 4 accept only the Exped Torrent 20.

### Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

## ILE Apex XL vs. Exped Torrent 20: which should you pack?

The **Exped Torrent 20** carries 2L more than the **ILE Apex XL** (18L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Torrent 20** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Torrent 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Torrent 20 is the better call.