Black Ember Forge Max vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Ember Forge Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $343 |
Feature by feature
| Black Ember Forge Max | Feature | Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 AIR TEXTURED MATTE FINISH 1000D HYPALON | 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 Black Ember Forge Max and Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
- Compression straps: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
Only the Black Ember Forge Max fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Black Ember Forge Max vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag carries 16L more than the Black Ember Forge Max (20L 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. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Ember Forge Max fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the better call.