Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
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 | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Nylon | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; Top zip on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; 2 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 3 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits
Cayman Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag carries 12L more than the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L (44L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits 71% 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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.