Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and MixedWorks Swift
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 7 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Swift (25L vs. 24L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.