Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $24 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Canvas | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×35.5×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 65% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L
- Hip belt: No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
- Rain cover: No on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; Removable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack, and 5 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L fits
Croatia Air, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L carries 40L more than the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack (0L vs. 40L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L is the lighter pack at 1.17kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L fits 65% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L is the better call.