Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.03 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | 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 28 and MixedWorks Swift
- Opening: Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Sternum strap: No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: 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. 5 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 carries 4L more than the MixedWorks Swift (28L vs. 24L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.03kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.