Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Vancropak Travel 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 | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 119 accept both. 11 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag, and 36 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack 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, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag carries 2L more than the Vancropak Travel Backpack (42L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% 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 Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.