Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) | 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 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 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 Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L), and 87 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
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag: which should you pack?
The Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) carries 4L more than the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag (40L vs. 36L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the better call.