Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $42 |
Feature by feature
| Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack | Feature | Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 11L |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | optional |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon |
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack and Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Other on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Yes on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 109 accept only the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Only the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack: which should you pack?
The Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack carries 3L more than the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack (20L vs. 23L), while the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack is the better call.