Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L
- Hip belt: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 5 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 4 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L carries 18.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 40L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.