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title: "Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack"
description: "Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack vs SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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# Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack

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

## [Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7mq3qj7u7f/timbuk2-never-check-expandable-backpack/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990446/carryons/timbuk2-never-check-expandable-backpack-7mq3qj7u7f.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>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×29×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack | Feature | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| 28L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

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## [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 Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack; Clamshell on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack; Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack; No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack; 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack, and 4 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.

### Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.

## Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?

The **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** carries 1L more than the **Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack** (25L vs. 26L), while the **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** 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.