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title: "Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs Deuter Gigant SL"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dc02fy6rek/hynes-eagle-44l-carry-on-backpack-flight-approved-travel-bag/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/unuoonlyrofac35tykfc)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.26 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$72</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waterproof Nylon</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Gigant SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iz7hd479zh/deuter-gigant-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Gigant SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621566274/carryons/Deuter_Gigant_SL_htzjsc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.08 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$88</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.