Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 3 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 34 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L carries 10L more than the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L (30L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.