Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $290 |
Feature by feature
| Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign recycled nylon | Water repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; 15in on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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. 73 accept both. 62 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry carries 5L more than the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack (35L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.