MixedWorks Eagle vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
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 | Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | |
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Clamshell on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Passport pocket: No on the MixedWorks Eagle; Back on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Eagle; 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 10 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Only the MixedWorks Eagle fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 15L more than the MixedWorks Eagle (30L vs. 45L), while the MixedWorks Eagle is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Eagle is the better call.