Away Active Convertible 25L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | |
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 2 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 1L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L 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.