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title: "Exped Impulse 20 vs ILE Flaptop Mini - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Impulse 20 vs ILE Flaptop Mini: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Impulse 20 vs. ILE Flaptop Mini

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

## [Exped Impulse 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ajuigiwjaf/exped-impulse-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623669281/carryons/Exped_Impulse_20_bct94c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Impulse 20 | Feature | ILE Flaptop Mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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>Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free</td><td>Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Flaptop Mini](https://onebag.travel/carryon/r097exsbf5/ile-flaptop-mini/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Flaptop Mini](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626255115/carryons/ILE_Flaptop_Mini_qskxyc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>0×0×0 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Impulse 20 and ILE Flaptop Mini

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Exped Impulse 20; Yes on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the ILE Flaptop Mini.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Exped Impulse 20; Removable on the ILE Flaptop Mini.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Exped Impulse 20 vs. ILE Flaptop Mini: which should you pack?

The **ILE Flaptop Mini** carries 1L more than the **Exped Impulse 20** (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Flaptop Mini; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Impulse 20 is the better call.