Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs. ILE Radius
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet | Feature | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic nylon | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet and ILE Radius
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; No on the ILE Radius.
- Opening: Other on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; Removable on the ILE Radius.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet, and 0 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 2L more than the ILE Radius (23L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the better call.