Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | 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 |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, | 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 Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L and ILE Race Day Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: 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. 11 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, 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.
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The ILE Race Day Bag carries 1L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (20L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L 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 Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.