Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
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 | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water Repellent Nylon | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Other on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; No on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; 6 on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 25 accept both. 105 accept only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack carries the same capacity as the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack (42L vs. 42L), while the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 42L Travel Backpack Anti Theft Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the better call.