Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack and Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; Removable on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 38 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack, and 23 accept only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack carries the same capacity as the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (40L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.