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# Kifaru Urban Ruck vs. ILE Transit 25L

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

## [Kifaru Urban Ruck](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hw8qri6y2p/kifaru-urban-ruck/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Urban Ruck](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079955/carryons/urbanruck_y6zfsg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22.9 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$231</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kifaru Urban Ruck | Feature | ILE Transit 25L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| 27L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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>500 Denier CorduraLined with 400 D packcloth</td><td>Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Transit 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qkxwyksvyy/ile-transit-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Transit 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626335028/carryons/ILE_Transit_25L_amrkbq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50.8×30.5×15.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kifaru Urban Ruck and ILE Transit 25L

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Kifaru Urban Ruck; No on the ILE Transit 25L.
-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Kifaru Urban Ruck; Rolltop on the ILE Transit 25L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Kifaru Urban Ruck; 16in on the ILE Transit 25L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Kifaru Urban Ruck; 1 on the ILE Transit 25L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 9 accept only the Kifaru Urban Ruck, and 0 accept only the ILE Transit 25L.

### Only the Kifaru Urban Ruck fits

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

## Kifaru Urban Ruck vs. ILE Transit 25L: which should you pack?

The **ILE Transit 25L** carries 2.1000000000000014L more than the **Kifaru Urban Ruck** (22.9L vs. 25L), while the **Kifaru Urban Ruck** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Kifaru Urban Ruck** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Transit 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kifaru Urban Ruck is the better call.