Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L | Feature | Lander Traveler Bag 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly | Cordura EcoMade |
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L and Lander Traveler Bag 35L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Other on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; 3 on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L, and 9 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 33L more than the Lander Traveler Bag 35L (68L vs. 35L), while the Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lander Traveler Bag 35L fits 5% 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 Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the better call.