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title: "Osprey Nebula vs Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack"
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# Osprey Nebula vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

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

## [Osprey Nebula](https://onebag.travel/carryon/088zn2v6l3/osprey-nebula/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Nebula](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601224005/carryons/ospreynebula_amojoe.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Nebula | Feature | Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/uabyaa3lng/hynes-eagle-travel-40l-flight-approved-carry-on-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625829149/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_Travel_40L_Flight_Approved_Carry_on_Backpack_pfi7d7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Osprey Nebula; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## 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 Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.

### Only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack 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 Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack** carries 6L more than the **Osprey Nebula** (34L vs. 40L), while the **Osprey Nebula** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack** fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.