MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Torrent 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Eagle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Exped Torrent 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Exped Torrent 30
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Rolltop on the Exped Torrent 30.
- Hip belt: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; Removable on the Exped Torrent 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 4 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 30.
Only the MixedWorks Eagle fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Exped Torrent 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Exped Torrent 30: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries the same capacity as the Exped Torrent 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Exped Torrent 30 is the lighter pack at 1.13kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Eagle fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Eagle; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Torrent 30 is the better call.