Eagle Creek Packable Backpack vs Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L
The Eagle Creek Packable Backpack is 16L and 0.16kg0.4lb; the Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L is 15L and 0.16kg0.4lb. They weigh the same. The Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L costs $39.010000000000005 less. The Eagle Creek Packable Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Packable Backpack | Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 | $19.99Best |
| Volume | 16L | 15L |
| Weight | 0.16kg0.4lb | 0.16kg0.4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 43×23×13cm17×9×5in | 36×27×12cm14×10.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | n/a | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100% ocean recycled 70D PU coated nylon, made without intentional PFAS | Ripstop nylon |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Packable Backpack | Waterfly Travel Elite Ultralight Foldable Backpack 15L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.