Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador SEG28 Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Matador SEG28 Backpack | Feature | Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE | Water repellent Nylon |
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG28 Backpack and Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
- Passport pocket: Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; 15in on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Main compartments: 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; 5 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack, and 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry.
Only the Matador SEG28 Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Oman Air.
Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry carries 12L more than the Matador SEG28 Backpack (28L vs. 40L), while the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG28 Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.