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
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag | Feature | Nordace 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 Polyester | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag and Nordace Urban Max
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; No on the 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.