Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag vs. Nordace Urban Max

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

Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag

Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag
Capacity36 L
Weight1.15 kg
Dimensions50×34×20 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$60

Feature by feature

Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin BagFeatureNordace Urban Max
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
Y Passport Y
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
210D PolyesterPolyester

Nordace Urban Max

Front facing view of the Nordace Urban Max
Capacity20 L
Weight1.05 kg
Dimensions43×30×18 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$135

Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag and Nordace Urban Max

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag, and 8 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.

Only the Nordace Urban Max fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?

The Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag carries 16L more than the Nordace Urban Max (36L vs. 20L), while the Nordace Urban Max is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Urban Max fits 95% 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 Nordace Urban Max is the better call.