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title: "ILE Default XL vs Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack"
description: "ILE Default XL vs Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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3.  ILE Default XL vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack

# ILE Default XL vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack

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

## [ILE Default XL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/aa9uhkjx9g/ile-default-xl/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Default XL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626332330/carryons/ILE_Default_XL_a17njq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.9×30.5×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth exterior</td><td>Tarpaulin material</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iaa1fn17gn/nomatic-mckinnon-camera-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630548273/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Camera_Pack_tlicdu.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>2.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.