United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura or xpac | |
Key differences between the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall and ILE Radius
- Opening: Other on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; Yes on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; 16in on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall, and 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall carries 4L more than the ILE Radius (25L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall; if you want to travel lighter, the United by Blue (R)evolution 25L Convertible Carryall is the better call.