ILE Default XL vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ILE Default XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| ILE Default XL | Feature | Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth exterior | Tarpaulin material |
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the ILE Default XL and Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE Default XL; Clamshell on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Passport pocket: No on the ILE Default XL; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the ILE Default XL; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ILE Default XL; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
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. 86 accept both. 2 accept only the ILE Default XL, and 0 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Only the ILE Default XL fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
ILE Default XL vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: which should you pack?
The ILE Default XL carries 5L more than the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack (40L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Default XL fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Default XL; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack is the better call.