Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. ILE Default Mini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and ILE Default Mini
- Compression straps: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Hip belt: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Removable on the ILE Default Mini.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 10L more than the ILE Default Mini (35L vs. 25L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.