Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag

Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag
Capacity42 L
Weight2.1 kg
Dimensions54×35×23 cm
Airline fit69%
Price$90

Feature by feature

Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage BagFeatureKathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Storage
Y Compression removable
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
Y Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
hideable Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly optional
N Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant N
Material
water repellent 900D PU100% Nylon & 100% Polyester

Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Capacity48 L
Weight1.65 kg
Dimensions66×34×29 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$330

Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 128 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.

Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 6L more than the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag (42L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (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 Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.