MixedWorks Eagle vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
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 | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Rolltop on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the MixedWorks Eagle; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 3 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 14L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (30L vs. 16L), while the Deuter Vertrail 16 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits 90% 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 Deuter Vertrail 16 is the better call.