Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $128 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL | 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 | |
| 600D PES, 420D PA | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL and MixedWorks Swift
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; 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. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL, and 38 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the MixedWorks Swift fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL carries 12L more than the MixedWorks Swift (36L vs. 24L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.34kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Swift fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.