Jansport Agave vs. ILE Radius XL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | ILE Radius XL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | Durable Cordura Nylon, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas |
ILE Radius XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.3×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and ILE Radius XL
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Agave; Removable on the ILE Radius XL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Agave; 1 on the ILE Radius XL.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the ILE Radius XL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 131 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 2 accept only the ILE Radius XL.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the ILE Radius XL fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines.
Jansport Agave vs. ILE Radius XL: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius XL carries 8L more than the Jansport Agave (32L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Radius XL; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Agave is the better call.