Arcido Vaga vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Vaga | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| optional | 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 |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | XPAC sailcloth |
ILE Race Day Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×27.9×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Arcido Vaga and ILE Race Day Bag
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Vaga; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Sternum strap: Optional on the Arcido Vaga; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Vaga; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the Arcido Vaga, and 1 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Arcido Vaga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the ILE Race Day Bag fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Vaga vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The ILE Race Day Bag carries 1L more than the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Vaga fits 91% 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 Arcido Vaga is the better call.