Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| water repellent 900D PU | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; Yes on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag; No on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: 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. 117 accept both. 13 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag, and 32 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 , Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways.
Only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Rolling Wheeled Backpack Flight Approved Carry on Luggage Bag carries 8L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (42L vs. 34L), while the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack fits 79% 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 SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack is the better call.