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title: "Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack"
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# Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6g94ofwrhr/tatonka-flightcase-40/)

by [Tatonka](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tatonka)

![Front facing view of the Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990714/carryons/tatonka-flightcase-40-6g94ofwrhr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$186</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>T-Travel Tex Melange Eco</td><td>Water Repellent Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mv2vdf4mvl/hynes-eagle-42l-travel-backpack-anti-theft-carry-on-backpack/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626151658/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_42L_Travel_Backpck_Anti_Theft_Carry_on_Backpack_qwgwn3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$68</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.

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. 128 accept both. 35 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 2 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.

### Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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.

### Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits

Scoot, Tiger Airways.

## Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Tatonka Flightcase 40** (40L vs. 42L), while the **Tatonka Flightcase 40** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tatonka Flightcase 40** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the better call.