Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. ILE Radius
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 Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 |
Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and ILE Radius
- Opening: Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Passport pocket: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Front on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 16in on the ILE Radius.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 7 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 14L more than the ILE Radius (35L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Radius fits 93% 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.