The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| The Moderne Explorer Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
- Opening: Clamshell on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 171 accept both. 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 1 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits
Cayman Airways.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit (35L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the better call.