Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 8 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 8L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (20L vs. 28L), while the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the better call.