The main difference between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L Travel Pack and the Mark Ryden Cache Backpack is that the Global Companion 40L Travel Pack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with safety whistle) while the Cache Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Eagle Creek | Mark Ryden |
Name | Global Companion 40L Travel Pack | Cache Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Travel | |
Sub Category | Travel | Carry On | |
Capacity (L) | 40L | 25L | |
Dimensions (in) | 13.75 x 21.5 x 8 | 11.8 x 4.7 x 17.3 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 2.4 | |
Fabric | TPU 600D Poly, 1680D Poly with Recycled PVB | Nylon + Oxford | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Warranty | ||
Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
Price | Under $175 | Under $100 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded and moisture wicking shoulder straps | Straight - Adjustable wide breathable mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with safety whistle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belt | ||
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Waterproof | ||
Zippers | Nylon zipper with heavy duty metal material, wear-resistant, anti-oxidated and easy to slide pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | 2 way zipped clamshell opening | |
External Pockets | 2 front, bottom, back, and zipped hip belt pockets plus 2 side pockets | One side pocket, charging port, bottle pocket, anti-theft pocket, car pocket, top zipped pocket, back luggage strap, TSA approved anti theft lock | |
Internal Compartments | Roomy main compartment with 2 separate packing compartments for maximum organization | Laptop compartment, tablet compartment, hidden zipper pocket, independent pockets, built-in charging cable | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | 1 side pocket | |
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Top, bottom and side haul handles | Top grab thickened & wide handle | |
USB Charger | Has built-in USB charger | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Separate padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17” | Padded; fits 15.6 inch Laptop as well as 15 inch, 14 inch and 13 inch Laptop |
Tablet Sleeve | Padded; fits 9.7 inch iPad | ||
Organizer Pocket | Two zippered front panel pockets with mesh slip pockets, a padded electronic pocket, a key fob and a pen slot | ||
Travel Features | Carry-on Size Compliant | Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin | |
TSA Approved / Friendly | TSA Approved Lock | ||
Compression Straps | External compression straps | ||
Stowable Straps | Back luggage strap | ||
Base / Bottom | Durable Bi-Tech™ fabric bottom | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Ergonomically padded back panel | Back U shaped three-dimensional ventilation design helps with air convection, ventilation and heat elimination |
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 Mark Ryden's Cache Backpack is a Travel backpack with Carry On 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 Mark Ryden Cache Backpack's capacity is 25L with a size of 11.8 x 4.7 x 17.3 inches. Constructed from Nylon + Oxford it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in Black.
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