Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2
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 | Aer Tech Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Aer Tech Pack 2
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Top on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 16in on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 49 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 30L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (42L vs. 12L), while the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits 95% 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 Aer Tech Pack 2 is the better call.