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# Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L vs. BURN 38L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/svsjez22np/eagle-creek-wayfinder-40l/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623291064/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Wayfinder_40L_znoylr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.17 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×35.5×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>65%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L | Feature | BURN 38L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating</td><td>DX 210d Ripstop Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [BURN 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/)

by [Mountain Laurel Designs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Laurel Designs)

![Front facing view of the BURN 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ccx7ehlpytfmlfncmwjo)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>70×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L and BURN 38L

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; Rolltop on the BURN 38L.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; Yes on the BURN 38L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; No on the BURN 38L.
-   **Rain cover:** Removable on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; No on the BURN 38L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 97 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L, and 0 accept only the BURN 38L.

### Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L** carries 2L more than the **BURN 38L** (40L vs. 38L), while the **BURN 38L** is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.17kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L** fits 65% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the BURN 38L is the better call.