Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; Yes on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 17in on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: 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. 149 accept both. 23 accept only the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop 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 , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 4L more than the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack (38L vs. 34L), while the Hynes Eagle 38L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 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.