Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and ILE Radius
- Opening: Clamshell on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the ILE Radius.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2 on the ILE Radius.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2, side on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 3L more than the ILE Radius (24L 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 Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the better call.