Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
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 | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Compression straps: No on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag; 17in on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 7 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits
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. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag carries 9.5L more than the Eagle Creek Convertabrief (36L vs. 26.5L), while the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief 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 Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag is the better call.