Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag | Feature | Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| water repellent 900D PU | Water repellent Polyester |
Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag and Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 130 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack carries 2L more than the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag (42L vs. 44L), while the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.