Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $72 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry | Feature | Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water repellent Nylon | 100% Polyester |
Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry and Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; No on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; 1 on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry; Yes on the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry vs. Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry carries the same capacity as the Hynes Eagle Travel 40L Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (40L vs. 40L), while the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry fits 39% 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 Hynes Eagle 40L Flight Approved Compressible Carry is the better call.