MixedWorks Eagle vs. Hill People Gear Junction Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Eagle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Hill People Gear Junction Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | |
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Hill People Gear Junction Pack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 14 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Hill People Gear Junction Pack: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 8L more than the Hill People Gear Junction Pack (30L vs. 22L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Eagle; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.