MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| PU coated 300-denier ripstop | 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 MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Passport pocket: Top on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Main compartments: 4 on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; 5 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Built-in organizer: No on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 62 accept only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry (40L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.