5.11 Rush 12 vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Opening: Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12; Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Passport pocket: Top on the 5.11 Rush 12; Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 15in on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Main compartments: 4 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 carries 4L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (24L vs. 20L), while the MixedWorks Falcon S is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Falcon S is the better call.