SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Wandrd PRVKE 31
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 | Wandrd PRVKE 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Wandrd PRVKE 31
- Passport pocket: Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Hip belt: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Main compartments: 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 3 on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
- Rain cover: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 31.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Wandrd PRVKE 31: which should you pack?
The Wandrd PRVKE 31 carries 5L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 31L), 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 Wandrd PRVKE 31; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.