ILE Apex XL vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| ILE Apex XL | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the ILE Apex XL; 17in on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
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 4 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the ILE Apex XL fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
ILE Apex XL vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L carries 2L more than the ILE Apex XL (18L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.