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title: "The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/df0jz4krta/the-moderne-explorer-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618313856/carryons/The_Moderne_Explorer_Backpack_uf8bp7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jl2x7f0uiq/eagle-creek-wayfinder-30l-womens-fit/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623152204/carryons/Wayfinder_Backpack_30L_WF_yf5nrv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.