Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker", and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Only the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits
Virgin America.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 23L more than the Salkan "The Backpacker" (45L vs. 68L), while the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 2.33kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit is the better call.