ILE Radius XL vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ILE Radius XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 53.3×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| ILE Radius XL | Feature | ULA Equipment Ultra Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Durable Cordura Nylon, XPAC Sailcloth, or Waxed Canvas | ULTRA 400TX |
ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
| Capacity | 54 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the ILE Radius XL and ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
- Compression straps: Yes on the ILE Radius XL; >5 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Opening: Top zip on the ILE Radius XL; Clamshell on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the ILE Radius XL; No on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the ILE Radius XL; 2, side on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 45 accept only the ILE Radius XL, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Only the ILE Radius XL fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
ILE Radius XL vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Camino carries 14L more than the ILE Radius XL (40L vs. 54L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Radius XL fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino is the better call.