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title: "Matador SEG28 Backpack vs Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry"
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# Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Matador SEG28 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p9kpxe6xqm/matador-seg28-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador SEG28 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990382/carryons/matador-seg28-backpack-p9kpxe6xqm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×30×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE</td><td>Water repellent Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qrmr96z821/hynes-eagle-40l-flight-approved-compressible-carry/)

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

![Front facing view of the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625818965/carryons/Hynes_Eagle_40L_Flight_Approved_Compressible_Carry_wgpydm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$72</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.