Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
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 | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a matte, recycled TPU-film laminate |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Side on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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 7 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L.
Only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits
Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L (42L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L fits 72% 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 Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel 40L is the better call.