MixedWorks Eagle vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
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 | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
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 8 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 2L more than the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack (30L vs. 28L), while the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits 93% 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 Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the better call.