Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and ILE Race Day Bag
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 2 on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 170 accept both. 4 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 0 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 3L more than the ILE Race Day Bag (24L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.