Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. ebags Professional Weekender
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 | ebags Professional Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | |
ebags Professional Weekender
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and ebags Professional Weekender
- Hip belt: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the ebags Professional Weekender.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 2 on the ebags Professional Weekender.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack, and 13 accept only the ebags Professional Weekender.
Only the ebags Professional Weekender fits
American Eagle, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. ebags Professional Weekender: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 13L more than the ebags Professional Weekender (42L vs. 29L), while the ebags Professional Weekender is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ebags Professional Weekender fits 76% 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 ebags Professional Weekender is the better call.