Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Water repellent Polyester | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 128 accept only the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 4L more than the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack (44L vs. 48L), while the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 44L Travel Airline Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.