Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
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 | Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | Polyester |
Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; Yes on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; No on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; 3 on the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 138 accept both. 34 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit carries 30L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (30L vs. 0L), while the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits 91% 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 Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack is the better call.