ILE Apex XL vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| ILE Apex XL | Feature | OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 26L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×39×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 59% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the ILE Apex XL; 17in on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 109 accept both. 61 accept only the ILE Apex XL, and 3 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop.
Only the ILE Apex XL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air.
ILE Apex XL vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop: which should you pack?
The OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop carries 3L more than the ILE Apex XL (18L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Apex XL fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop is the better call.