Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L
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 | Ryu Flex Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Ryu Flex Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Removable on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 5 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 1.5L more than the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (21.5L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% 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.