Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 22 | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | 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 Macpac Rapaki 22 and ILE Race Day Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Macpac Rapaki 22; 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. 170 accept both. 19 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22, and 0 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The Macpac Rapaki 22 carries 1L more than the ILE Race Day Bag (22L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Rapaki 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the better call.