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title: "Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs ILE Default Mini"
description: "Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs ILE Default Mini: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. ILE Default Mini

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7h6n8fumu7/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack-7h6n8fumu7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 420D Packcloth</td><td>1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Default Mini](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l3f20y5ms4/ile-default-mini/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Default Mini](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601211874/carryons/iledefault_dwxnh5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.