Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D ballistic nylon | Water Repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $68 |
Key differences between the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 3 accept only the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 3L more than the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack (39L vs. 42L), while the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack is the better call.