Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | Polyester & PVA Hardshell |
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Other on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Hard shell: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 4 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 10L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (21.5L vs. 11.5L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.