ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ebags Citylink Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| ebags Citylink Travel Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | |
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack and Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; No on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; No on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack, and 36 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 38L more than the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack (0L vs. 38L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.