Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
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 | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 1.5L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (21.5L vs. 20L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.