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title: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit"
description: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a…"
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# Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit

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

## [Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617602524/carryons/Salkan_Backpacker_Backpack_qrg22l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z8nnu7aesp/eagle-creek-global-companion-65l-womens-fit/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623314511/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Gear_Warrior_Travel_Pack_45L_utskgv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>68 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×35×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.