Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit

Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit
Capacity40 L
Weight1.59 kg
Dimensions55×35×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$159

Feature by feature

Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's FitFeatureEagle Creek Global Companion 40L
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
Y Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 1
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
hideable Rain-fly hideable
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly

Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L

Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
Capacity40 L
Weight1.93 kg
Dimensions55×35×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$159

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?

The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit carries the same capacity as the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 1.59kg (vs. 1.93kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Women's Fit is the better call.