Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | |
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
- Passport pocket: Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 3 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 5L more than the Wandrd PRVKE 21 (21L vs. 26L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.