Arcido Saxon vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Saxon; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 1 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Arcido Saxon vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 3L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 28L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.18kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.