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# ILE Apex XL vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack

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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | 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>00% recycled polyester &amp; nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lg3v7okq7d/bellroy-classic-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620632444/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Backpack_awttar.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>0.75 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Bellroy Classic Backpack

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the ILE Apex XL; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the ILE Apex XL; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.

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 10 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack.

### Only the ILE Apex XL fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack fits

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

## ILE Apex XL vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Classic Backpack** carries 2L more than the **ILE Apex XL** (18L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Bellroy Classic Backpack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack is the better call.