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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/"
title: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack"
description: "Away Active Convertible 25L vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack

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

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601488/carryons/swissgear_bwb8jf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.