Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 82×41×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $76 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 13L more than the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly (55L vs. 68L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L is the better call.