Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
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 | Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-repellent crinkle nylon | 420D Two-Tone Poly, 300D Diamond Ripstop Poly, 500D Oxford Poly |
Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35.5×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $109 |
Key differences between the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack and Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 85 accept both. 2 accept only the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler.
Only the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler carries 5L more than the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack (45L vs. 50L), while the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hynes Eagle 45L Travel Flight Approved Carry on Backpack fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Expanse™ Hauler is the better call.