Greenroom136 Genesis vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Feature by feature
| Greenroom136 Genesis | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | 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 | |
| 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. | 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 Greenroom136 Genesis and ILE Race Day Bag
- Compression straps: Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Opening: Top flap on the Greenroom136 Genesis; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis, and 1 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Greenroom136 Genesis fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the ILE Race Day Bag fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Greenroom136 Genesis vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The ILE Race Day Bag carries 1L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Greenroom136 Genesis fits 95% 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 Greenroom136 Genesis is the better call.