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

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 | Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 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>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7xw2itmg66/nomatic-mckinnon-cube-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630501279/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Cube_Pack_xx3nvi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the ILE Apex XL; Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the ILE Apex XL; Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.

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. 169 accept both. 1 accept only the ILE Apex XL, and 10 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.

### Only the ILE Apex XL fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## ILE Apex XL vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack: which should you pack?

The **Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack** carries 3L more than the **ILE Apex XL** (18L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.