The main difference between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack and the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack is that the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has Water Bottle (Yes) while the Carry On Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Eagle Creek | Amazon Basics |
Name | Global Companion 40L Travel Pack | Carry On Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Carry On | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 40L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13.75 x 21.5 x 8 | 21.5 x 14 x 8.5 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 3.4 | |
Fabric | TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB | Polyester | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black, Navy, Red | |
Warranty | Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Warranty | Amazon Basics Limited 1-Year Warranty | |
Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded and moisture wicking shoulder straps | Padded shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with safety whistle | Removable sternum strap with buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | Removable waist strap | |
Zippers | SBS zippers | ||
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Clamshell | |
External Pockets | 2 front, bottom, back, and zipped hip belt pockets plus 2 side pockets | 2 zipped front pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Roomy main compartment with 2 separate packing compartments for maximum organization | Spacious main compartment | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | No | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top, bottom and side haul handles | Padded top and side grab handle | |
Convertible | Yes | ||
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17” | Zippered laptop sleeve |
Organizer Pocket | Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot | Front utility pocket with organizer | |
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | 45 linear inches carry-on size compliant | |
Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compressions straps | |
Expandable | Depth is expandable to 10.5" | ||
Stowable Straps | Stowable shoulder straps | ||
Base / Bottom | Durable Bi-Tech™ fabric bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ergonomically padded back panel | |
Rain Cover | Tuck-away rainfly | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper heads | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment |
Eagle Creek 's Global Companion 40L Travel Pack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Amazon Basics 's Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 13.75 x 21.5 x 8. It's made of TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Amazon Basics Carry On Backpack 's capacity is 40L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black, Navy, Red.
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