Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Water repellent Polyester |
Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 17in on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 44 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack carries 19L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 44L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.