Exped Metro 20 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | 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 Exped Metro 20 and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Exped Metro 20; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; No 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 2 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 8L more than the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 28L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.18kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits 93% 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 Exped Metro 20 is the better call.