Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| 11L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| optional | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Chrome Rostov
- Compression straps: 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Front on the Chrome Rostov.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
- Sternum strap: No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 75 accept both. 3 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 99 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Chrome Rostov 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. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack carries the same capacity as the Chrome Rostov (23L vs. 23L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Chrome Rostov fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.