Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 4 on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: 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 36 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries 14L more than the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (42L vs. 28L), while the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits 88% 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 Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the better call.