Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
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 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | 100% Polyester |
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; No on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 1 on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack, and 42 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 4L more than the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (42L vs. 38L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits 91% 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 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.