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title: "Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs Eagle Creek Convertabrief"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ofk1l18uif/hynes-eagle-38l-flight-approved-carry-on-backpack/)

by [Hynes Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hynes Eagle)

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626178863/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_38L_Flight_Approved_Carry_On_Backpack_vxcbuf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$40</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wafrb9pak3/eagle-creek-convertabrief/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623198683/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Convertabrief_tsxtn6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.