Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft 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 | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| water repellent 900D PU | Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $121 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; No on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; 15in on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag, and 4 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, WestJet.
Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag carries 14L more than the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack (42L vs. 28L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack is the better call.