Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
| Capacity | 25.8 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $248 |
Feature by feature
| Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe | Feature | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Compression straps: No on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; 17in on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Convertabrief carries 0.6999999999999993L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe (25.8L vs. 26.5L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the better call.