Hynes Eagle 40L Carry On Backpack Flight Approved Weekender Travel Bag

Our family got four these packs to use for international trip. They served us well. The size of the bag meets international carry on size requirements (if not overstuffed). Check your airline for your ticket category -- even though there is a "standard", 3 airlines had three requirements that were close to the same, but not exactly the same. This is not a big bag, but we got what we needed into the bag for a 2+ week trip to Europe (and did laundry there)! The ability to skip waiting for your bag and walk right through customs is a huge time-saver! I was satisfied and pleased with the quality of this. I would recommend this pack. Detailed Description & Commentary * There is a large pocket where you are supposed to put most of your gear. * The large inside pocket has internal compression straps. One compression strap on one of the four packs broke :-( . The cover of the large inside pocket has a net back. These are in addition to the external compression straps pictured. * There is a zippable-pocket into which the backpack straps can be stowed. The small rings to which the straps clip (at the bottom of the bag) remain outside the pack after the straps are zipped. I worry they could get caught if the bag got checked. It would be easy to rig something to tie these clips inside. The padded straps include a sternum strap. * There are two outside pockets for your stuff (in addition to the strap pocket). * One pocket is pretty large and intended for a (good size) laptop. This pocket has some embedded padding, fuzzy fabric and a velcro(R)-style strip to secure a laptop. I used the pocket for ipad + keyboard, kindle, travel papers that needed to be handy, and a bag of misc stuff. This pocket can have a vertical height of 1-2 inches. This pocket seemed plenty big. * The last external pocket is a small pocket (between 5"x7" and 11"x8" in size). I used it to carry a small note book, this pocket does not expand vertically. * The bag also features external compression straps. These are very useful to get an inch or two more of vertical space if needed. They worked well for us. The compression straps attach below the large external pocket (where you might have your laptop). That means that the contents of the "large external pocket" are not compressed (OK), and also that when compressed the zipper on this pocket is stressed perpendicular to the direction of the zipper. I worry that this could lead to zipper failure. The bag did not come with a lock, but we bought a TSA "mini-cable" lock. Routing the "mini cable" though the holes at the end of the zipper pulls for the main compartment and the "large external pocket" allows these areas to be "secured". We did not purchase the packing cubes. The overall quality seems good (broken internal strap noted). From my perspective, this back has definitely quality improvements over some cheaper, but similar bags that i purchased, but ended up returning. Each member of my family used this backpack and was pleased with theirs. To be clear, the straps on this bag allow you to lug the pack around a city/subway system -- we walked distances of 1 mile or more with them on our backs. However, if i was backpacking for miles on rugged trails, then a purpose-built backpack would be appropriate over this backpack style suitcase. Again, this is a recommended backpack and our family was satisfied with it on our trip to Europe.

Bought for my son since he’s been traveling for work. He loves it. He states it holds his Play Station, weekend worth of clothes, work computer, controllers, and headphones. He says the strap around chest really helps. It fits under a Southwest airline seat. It’s sturdy and he really likes the deep blue color.

Wow, this backpack does the job! I purchased it so I could travel lightly whenever I went on trips, and it comes through every time. I've found I can pack it full and it always seems to have enough room for everything I could need. I've brought it on flights with a LOT of items inside, packed full, and have never had any problems going through security or getting on the flight. I was worried someone might ask me to weigh it to ensure it complies with carry-on weight standards, but I've never had this happen. Though the backpack is packed full, it still looks relatively small when it's on your back so I don't think anyone would ever really stop you to ask you to weigh it. That's just my assumption though. My absolute favorite part of this bag is the detachable straps that allow you to conceal. It has a pouch at the top of the back where you can slide the backpack straps in and then the bag just becomes a makeshift suitcase. This SERIOUSLY comes in handy when you've reached your destination and just need a simple pack to hold all your stuff without the annoying backpack straps flopping everywhere. I haven't found it useful on the plane though because it gets difficult to put the straps in their home with a lot of stuff packed in your bag. However if you are a hardcore light packer it will probably come in handy on the plane if you're trying to make everything more compact. My second favorite feature is the laptop pouch, its the second pouch on the front of the bag where there's space for a laptop/books/whatnot. I usually pack this compartment with stuff I need to access on the flight and it really comes in handy because I don't have to actually open the full bag to get useful things like my books or laptop. I usually through in my 13" Macbook Air, its charger, two books, headphones, and sometimes a journal too. You can fit a lot in there and its very accessible. My only complaint is the lack of a side pouch for a water bottle or other things you might need to have on hand. This does get annoying, but realistically I do understand why the bag doesn't have one due to its opening style (like a suitcase, not top-loading... which is AWESOME and super convenient. I've used this for camping, quick trips and longer vacations and have ALWAYS been happy with the usefulness of this bag! As the rest of my family is struggling with clunky luggage and check-in fees, I just throw on this backpack and am good to go anywhere :)

This is a good bag if you're a minimalist traveler or if you are worried about going over your weight limit and want to cut weight somewhere. It's very lighweight. The material felt a bit thin and not premium. I worried that it may not survive multiple trips. The bag was sewn nicely and I liked the connectors for the backpack straps. It was easy to transition the bag between it's two carry modes. The straps were also very comfortable. I took off a star because there isn't much in the way of organization. The front pocket isn't laid out in a way that I found useful. I like a lot of pockets that can hold small stuff. Someone who doesn't have the same need may not care about the lack of pockets. The color was absolutely beautiful. I sent it back due to the lack of organizational pockets. If it offered better organization I would have kept it.

It’s good quality! Lots of padding & several compartments for storage. Easy to adjust and comes in a variety of warm to earth tone type colors to choose from. I got this with the Backpack & storage compartments from the same brand - Hynes Eagle. If you haven’t tried their backpacks along with this fanny bag, I highly recommend the brand! Well constructed, comes in a variety of sizes & built to last. I bought these for use on trips. The backpacks ARE carry on permissible and are a great fit! Included photos are of the backpack & the backpack item inserts.

This backpack has been wonderful for travel. When I fly, I try to pack everything I need into it so I don't need to check any bags in. It pairs especially well with packing squares! What I enjoy about this product are 1. The chest and waist clips that helps distribute the weight across your back and makes carrying it easier. If I have to walk around with my luggage, it's never a problem. 2. The compression buckle straps work great for eliminates extra space and holding the backpack tightly together. I really like how compressed the pack gets after I tighten all the straps. 3. The size if well in airplane overhead storage. Never had any issues with that. 4. Durability is a beast. I've been using it for quite a few traveling adventures and it has shown NO signs of damage or wear! 5. Plenty of packing space! Some"meh" thing are... 1. The water bottle holder is a bit small for my larger water bottles so I don't use it. 2. The laptop holder puts weight away from my body. My laptop isn't very heavy, but compared to clothes, the weight was notable. It's location was convenient when going through TSA, but I would have liked it located right next to my body/back. 3. The middle organizer compartment (where a laptop I can be sorted) felt bigger than it needed to be. When I stored things there, it added even more weight away from my body, making the bag a bit harder on my back. Overall, I've been completely happy with this purchase and am very impressed with its material quality and durability!

Used this for a Europe trip, also had a checked bag, I prefer to have a back pack suitcase carry on bag so I'm not pulling two wheeled suitcases. Going over to Europe, I packed electronics, books, travel documents, kits and changes of clothes/shoes in case my check bagged didn't make it. It worked great! I like that it opens from the top, unlike a clamshell that has two halves. Outside pockets very handy. Straps worked well and are comfortable to wear. I liked that I could remove the straps and pack them in the zipper compartment so that I could check it on the return trip, like a suitcase. Definitely water resistant. Overall a great design, held up well, no issues or problems. Very happy with this purchase and highly recommend this product.

I packed three complete changes of clothes, hygiene supplies and a basic first aid kit. The added purchase of the Hynes Eagle three piece Packing Cubes was a helpful addition in such a compact bag. I did choose to purchase walking shoes in Ireland to save space as they would have been difficult to include. Having convenient laundry service was important, but that would be so even with a larger bag. The packed bag has dual compression straps that are strong and reliable. It was easy to handle and easily fit overhead compartments. No wheels, but none needed as the stowed back pack straps work well for this convenient size and weight pack. I bought this to avoid baggage claim at destinations and ease check in on departures. It is a quality bag at a reasonable price and I believe a good investment. The dividend is in the ease of travel without the hassle of larger luggage. Worked very well for me!

perfect for what I wanted, small enough to meet American airlines carry on regs, lite enough so I could pack it to the max carry on weight limit, inexpensive, and delivered on time as promised. Nothing broke on my vacation and it is still in use but given its lite weight and price point, I don't think this item is intended to be checked into airplane luggage as it might not survive the rough baggage handling. However it did survive the rough handling on my back ;-)

Bag is exactly as described, the colour is accurate and lovely. Arrived quickly.

It has worked well for my carry on, great for travel. Husband is jealous

I bought 3 backpacks for our trip to Europe. Unfortunately I didn't check the zips worked when the order arrived. My backpack didn't even make it out of the house before it broke. Packed the carry on for the flight, went to put the passport in the front pocket and the zip was useless. Too late to get another case, luckily the main zip lasted the trip. No problem with the other two bags.

Perfect travel pack. Very durable zippers and material. Shoulder straps are comfortable though slightly narrow. All the compression straps really help with overhead bins on planes and busses.