Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Wear- and water-resistant nylon | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack and ILE Radius
- Passport pocket: Top on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Front on the ILE Radius.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; No on the ILE Radius.
- Water resistant: No on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Yes on the ILE Radius.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius carries 4L more than the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack (17L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Radius; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.