Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack | Feature | Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 11L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| optional | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
- Compression straps: 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 4 on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 3 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 99 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag carries 3L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 26L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.