The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
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 | Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Water-repellent crinkle nylon |
Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 4 on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 84 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 10L more than the The Moderne Explorer Backpack (35L vs. 45L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.