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title: "Eagle Creek Convertabrief vs Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack"
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# Eagle Creek Convertabrief vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

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

## [Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wafrb9pak3/eagle-creek-convertabrief/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623198683/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Convertabrief_tsxtn6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Eagle Creek Convertabrief | Feature | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill</td><td>1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y5u8eoedcw/briggs-riley-large-cargo-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620714361/carryons/B_R_Large_Cargo_Backpack_mnudu4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48.5×38×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$349</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Eagle Creek Convertabrief and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; No on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; 2 on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 94 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.

### Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Eagle Creek Convertabrief vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack** carries 6.5L more than the **Eagle Creek Convertabrief** (26.5L vs. 33L), while the **Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (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 Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack is the better call.