Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 45L Travel 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 45L Travel 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 | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | Water-repellent crinkle nylon |
Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Hynes Eagle 45L Travel 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 45L Travel 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 45L Travel 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 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 4 on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 87 accept both. 43 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 3L more than the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack (42L vs. 45L), while the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.42kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.