The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L 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 Travel 40L 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 | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Removable on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 73 accept both. 98 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 5L more than the The Moderne Explorer Backpack (35L vs. 40L), 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 Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.