Osprey Nebula vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth | Water repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Nebula; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 5 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Nebula; 1, side on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Nebula; No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Nebula, and 48 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Nebula vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry carries 6L more than the Osprey Nebula (34L vs. 40L), while the Osprey Nebula is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.