Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 1 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 7L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (21L vs. 28L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.18kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.