Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Feature by feature
| Vancropak Travel Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | Y | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester Farbric | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Vancropak Travel Backpack and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Vancropak Travel Backpack; 1 on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 155 accept both. 0 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack, and 24 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Vancropak Travel Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Vancropak Travel Backpack carries 13.5L more than the Eagle Creek Convertabrief (40L vs. 26.5L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vancropak Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.