Black Ember Forge Max vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
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 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | Water Repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $68 |
Key differences between the Black Ember Forge Max and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
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. 130 accept both. 47 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Black Ember Forge Max fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Black Ember Forge Max 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 22L more than the Black Ember Forge Max (20L vs. 42L), while the Black Ember Forge Max is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.65kg). 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 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Black Ember Forge Max is the better call.