Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
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 Expanse™ Hauler |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly |
Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 15in on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 85 accept both. 87 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
Only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler carries 12L more than the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (38L vs. 50L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the better call.