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title: "ILE Default Mini vs Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack"
description: "ILE Default Mini vs Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ILE Default Mini vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack

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

## [ILE Default Mini](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l3f20y5ms4/ile-default-mini/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Default Mini](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601211874/carryons/iledefault_dwxnh5.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>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ILE Default Mini | Feature | Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 36L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
|  | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura</td><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX600</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>31 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Default Mini and Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack

-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the ILE Default Mini; Yes on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the ILE Default Mini; 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the ILE Default Mini; 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 166 accept both. 3 accept only the ILE Default Mini, and 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.

### Only the ILE Default Mini fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.

## ILE Default Mini vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack: which should you pack?

The **Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack** carries 6L more than the **ILE Default Mini** (25L vs. 31L), while the **ILE Default Mini** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **ILE Default Mini** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the ILE Default Mini is the better call.