Aer Go Pack vs. ILE Race Day Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Go Pack | Feature | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| 300D Cordura® ripstop exterior | 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 Aer Go Pack and ILE Race Day Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Aer Go Pack; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Go Pack; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Go Pack; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Aer Go Pack; No on the ILE Race Day Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Aer Go Pack, and 1 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Aer Go Pack 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.
Aer Go Pack vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The Aer Go Pack carries 0.3999999999999986L more than the ILE Race Day Bag (21.4L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Go Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Go Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Go Pack is the better call.