tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc TechPack-T73 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | Water repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Compression straps: No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 4 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Hip belt: No on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Removable on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; 15in on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water resistant: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 101 accept only the tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry carries 10L more than the tomtoc TechPack-T73 (30L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.