Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
Feature by feature
| Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| Polyester Oxford Cloth | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.93 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L
- Built-in organizer: No on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Rain cover: No on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; 2 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack, and 89 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
Only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?
The Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.93kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.