Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
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 | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Nylon | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 5 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian.
Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 44L Carry on Backpack Flight Approved Travel Bag carries 4L more than the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack (44L vs. 40L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.26kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack 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 MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.