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title: "ILE Apex XL vs Baggu Crescent Bag - One Bag Travel"
description: "ILE Apex XL vs Baggu Crescent Bag: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ILE Apex XL vs. Baggu Crescent Bag

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas</td><td>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Baggu Crescent Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t1lirp202p/baggu-crescent-bag/)

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

![Front facing view of the Baggu Crescent Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990471/carryons/baggu-crescent-bag-t1lirp202p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$62</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.