ILE Apex XL vs. Peak Design Everyday Totepack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| ILE Apex XL | Feature | Peak Design Everyday Totepack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 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 | 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell |
Peak Design Everyday Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×36×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 85% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Peak Design Everyday Totepack
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE Apex XL; Top zip on the Peak Design Everyday Totepack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Peak Design Everyday Totepack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the ILE Apex XL; 15in on the Peak Design Everyday Totepack.
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. 155 accept both. 15 accept only the ILE Apex XL, and 6 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Totepack.
Only the ILE Apex XL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Totepack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
ILE Apex XL vs. Peak Design Everyday Totepack: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Totepack carries 2L more than the ILE Apex XL (18L vs. 20L), 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 Peak Design Everyday Totepack; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Everyday Totepack is the better call.