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title: "Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler"
description: "Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3dlhnne6vf/patagonia-tres-backpack-25l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632804553/carryons/Patagonia_Tres_Backpack_25L_oncsjj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xwjt79f42t/eagle-creek-expanse-hauler/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623204956/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Expanse_Hauler_gpwdwm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>50 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35.5×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$109</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 85 accept both. 89 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.

### Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler** carries 25L more than the **Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L** (25L vs. 50L), while the **Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.