Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and ILE Radius
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; No on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius carries 1L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Radius; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.