Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2
| Capacity | 21.4 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $238 |
Feature by feature
| Lo & Sons Hanover 2 | Feature | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Compression straps: No on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; 17in on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits
Air Niugini.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Convertabrief carries 5.100000000000001L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 (21.4L vs. 26.5L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.