Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L | Feature | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; 1 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. 171 accept both. 5 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L, and 4 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 17L more than the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack (45L vs. 28L), while the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.18kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack is the better call.