SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| DYECOSHELL | |
HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $217 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28
- Hip belt: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28 carries 2L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 28L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 HEIMPLANET Travel Pack 28; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.