Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
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 | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
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 2 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 3.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 25L), while the Able Carry Daybreaker is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (vs. 0.66kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daybreaker fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.