Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit | Feature | Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; 15in on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 30L Women's Fit, and 8 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit carries 10L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (30L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.