Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack

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 BagFeatureMatador SEG42 Travel Pack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 0
Y Passport Y
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack removable
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 6
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
210D Polyester840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction

Matador SEG42 Travel Pack

Front facing view of the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
Capacity42 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions56×31×28 cm
Airline fit13%
Price$210

Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 25 accept both. 147 accept only the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.

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

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?

The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 6L more than the Hynes Eagle 36L Carry on Backpack with RFID Blocking Pocket Weekender Cabin Bag (36L vs. 42L), while the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.15kg). 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 Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the better call.