Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
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 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 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 Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
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 45 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) 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 Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) (40L vs. 42L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits 69% 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 Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack is the better call.