Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×35.5×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 65% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit | 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 |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L
- Rain cover: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit; Removable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 122 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit carries the same capacity as the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 1.17kg (vs. 1.17kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit fits 65% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L Women's Fit is the better call.