ILE Apex XL vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| ILE Apex XL | Feature | OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $208 |
Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE Apex XL; Top zip on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ILE Apex XL; No on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the ILE Apex XL; 1 on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 1 accept only the ILE Apex XL, and 4 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020.
Only the ILE Apex XL fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
ILE Apex XL vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020: which should you pack?
The OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020 carries 5L more than the ILE Apex XL (18L vs. 23L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Two - 2020 is the better call.