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# ILE Transit 25L vs. Deuter Ypsilon

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [ILE Transit 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qkxwyksvyy/ile-transit-25l/)

by [Inside Line Equipment (ILE)](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Inside Line Equipment (ILE))

![Front facing view of the ILE Transit 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626335028/carryons/ILE_Transit_25L_amrkbq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50.8×30.5×15.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ILE Transit 25L | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior</td><td>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Ypsilon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Ypsilon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822951/carryons/Deuter_Ypsilon_brzrtz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the ILE Transit 25L and Deuter Ypsilon

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the ILE Transit 25L; Top zip on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the ILE Transit 25L; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the ILE Transit 25L; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 75 accept both. 94 accept only the ILE Transit 25L, and 4 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.

### Only the ILE Transit 25L fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

### Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits

Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.

## ILE Transit 25L vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Ypsilon** carries 3L more than the **ILE Transit 25L** (25L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Ypsilon** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **ILE Transit 25L** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Ypsilon; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.