Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 210D Polyester |
Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 9 accept only the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
Only the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 4L more than the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag (40L vs. 36L), while the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the better call.