Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. ILE Radius XL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | ILE Radius XL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Durable Cordura Nylon, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas |
ILE Radius XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.3×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and ILE Radius XL
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the ILE Radius XL.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the ILE Radius XL.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the ILE Radius XL.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the ILE Radius XL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the ILE Radius XL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the ILE Radius XL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the ILE Radius XL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the ILE Radius XL.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 48 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the ILE Radius XL.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the ILE Radius XL by Inside Line Equipment make for excellent considerations when it comes to carry-on backpacks. Notwithstanding considerable recognitions from their respective user bases, they deliver some distinct differences worthy of observation. Performance, build quality, capacity, and compatibility are among the primary aspects we're hinging our comparison on.
When it comes to size, both backpacks substantially differ. Hill People Gear Tarahumara racks up 44x24x10 inches while the ILE Radius XL measures 53.3x20.3x30.5 inches, implying a relatively hefty size for the latter. Concurrently, the Tarahumara, weighing at 0.7 pounds, is significantly heavier than the feather-light Radius XL. The variance in weight mirrors their respective capacities: the Tarahumara can hold up to 16 liters, while the Radius XL augments it by a significant margin, featuring a whopping 40 liters of capacity.
In comparison, the key differentials are:
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is considerably smaller and heavy-duty compared to the ILE Radius XL
- The ILE Radius XL, while slightly broader and deeper, carries considerably more weight
- The Tarahumara is universally compatible with airlines, a perk that the Radius Xl offers only 65% of the time
- Both backpacks feature durable make, though the Radius XL offers a variety of fabrics: Cordura Nylon, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas
- Tarahumara lacks a laptop compartment, whereas the Radius XL can fit up to a 15-inch laptop
Hill People Gear Tarahumara comes highly recommended for its design, build quality, and the convenience offered by the central zip. It fits the bill for day hiking and similar ventures. On the other hand, the ILE Radius XL scores with its fabric versatility, weather-resistant main compartment, and a considerable space that justifies the larger frame. A bonus is its craftsmanship, handmade right in the USA.
In conclusion, your choice between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the ILE Radius XL would depend on the specific requisites you have for your carry-on backpack. Want something compact, heavy-duty, and compatible with all airlines? You might want to bag the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. If you're looking for more room, versatility in fabric choice, and don't mind a larger frame, the ILE Radius XL would be the superior choice.