Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $40 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack | Feature | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 17in on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 155 accept both. 17 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 2L more than the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (38L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.