ILE Apex XL vs. Baggu Crescent Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| ILE Apex XL | Feature | Baggu Crescent Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas | Nylon |
Key differences between the ILE Apex XL and Baggu Crescent Bag
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE Apex XL; Other on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Water resistant: Yes on the ILE Apex XL; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
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 3 accept only the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Only the ILE Apex XL fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Baggu Crescent Bag fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
ILE Apex XL vs. Baggu Crescent Bag: which should you pack?
The Baggu Crescent Bag carries 3L more than the ILE Apex XL (18L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Baggu Crescent Bag fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Baggu Crescent Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Baggu Crescent Bag is the better call.