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title: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs ILE Race Day Bag"
description: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs ILE Race Day Bag: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. ILE Race Day Bag

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

## [Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624459069/carryons/Fjallraven_Rucksack_No._21_Medium_jvbbap.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>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | 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>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>XPAC sailcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Race Day Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tt0b6hh4xa/ile-race-day-bag/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Race Day Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626247050/carryons/ILE_Race_Day_Bag_kssesc.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>50.8×27.9×15.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and ILE Race Day Bag

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 170 accept both. 11 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.

### Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?

The **ILE Race Day Bag** carries 1L more than the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Race Day Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.