Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
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 | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Compression straps: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Top flap on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 3 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits
Air Niugini, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 22L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.