Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Deuter Gigant SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $72 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag | Feature | Deuter Gigant SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Nylon | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag and Deuter Gigant SL
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Top zip on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Hip belt: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag, and 6 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag carries 12L more than the Deuter Gigant SL (44L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant SL fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.