Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
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 | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 7 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 11.5L more than the Eagle Creek Convertabrief (38L vs. 26.5L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.