Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand 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 Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack and Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. 4 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack.
Only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible 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 4L more than the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack (38L 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 Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack fits 71% 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.