Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
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. 172 accept both. 9 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (22L vs. 21.5L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.