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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1fcx0iw211/mixedworks-eagle/o2ztwwf7ru/patagonia-guidewater-backpack-29l/"
title: "MixedWorks Eagle vs Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L"
description: "MixedWorks Eagle vs Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# MixedWorks Eagle vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [MixedWorks Eagle](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1fcx0iw211/mixedworks-eagle/)

by [MixedWorks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=MixedWorks)

![Front facing view of the MixedWorks Eagle](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630044135/carryons/Eagle_M_gmxyny.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 |  |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td><td>00% recycled nylon plain weave</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o2ztwwf7ru/patagonia-guidewater-backpack-29l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633585631/carryons/Patagonia_Guidewater_Backpack_29L_lrenhc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>29 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Top zip on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the MixedWorks Eagle; Yes on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 37 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.

### Only the MixedWorks Eagle fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## MixedWorks Eagle vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L: which should you pack?

The **MixedWorks Eagle** carries 1L more than the **Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L** (30L vs. 29L), while the **Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (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 Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the better call.