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title: "Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack"
description: "Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dopuvp9xxu/eagle-creek-wayfinder-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623231009/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Wayfinder_20L_utd5xs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.66 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48.5×33×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$79</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

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

## [Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dydp1ix4mv/tarion-xh-hardshell-camera-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617973050/carryons/Torion_XH_Hardshell_Camera_Backpack_ju4zsx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.58 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×27.5×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.