Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Nordace Henge 45L
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 | Nordace Henge 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Nylon | NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag and Nordace Henge 45L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Top zip on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Hip belt: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 86 accept both. 45 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag, and 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L.
Only the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Nordace Henge 45L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 1L more than the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag (44L vs. 45L), while the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag is the lighter pack at 1.26kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Henge 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag is the better call.