ILE Default XL vs. ILE Flaptop
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 | ILE Flaptop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura |
ILE Flaptop
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the ILE Default XL and ILE Flaptop
- Opening: Rolltop on the ILE Default XL; Top flap on the ILE Flaptop.
- Passport pocket: No on the ILE Default XL; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Hip belt: Removable on the ILE Default XL; No on the ILE Flaptop.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the ILE Default XL, and 48 accept only the ILE Flaptop.
Only the ILE Flaptop fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
ILE Default XL vs. ILE Flaptop: which should you pack?
The ILE Default XL carries 8L more than the ILE Flaptop (40L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Flaptop fits 72% 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 ILE Default XL is the better call.