Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
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 Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Compression straps: 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
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. 50 accept both. 28 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 37 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.
Only the Red Oxx Air Boss fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 17L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 40L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Air Boss fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.