Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack | Feature | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-repellent crinkle nylon | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 17in on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 0 accept only the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 68 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack carries 5L more than the Vancropak Travel Backpack (45L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.