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title: "Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack vs Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack"
description: "Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack vs Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many…"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l6571w2e3v/briggs-riley-convertible-duffle-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1613336186/carryons/briggs_riley_smveou.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×34×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D ballistic nylon</td><td>Water Repellent Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mv2vdf4mvl/hynes-eagle-42l-travel-backpack-anti-theft-carry-on-backpack/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626151658/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_42L_Travel_Backpck_Anti_Theft_Carry_on_Backpack_qwgwn3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$68</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.