SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 | |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Passport pocket: Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Hideable on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 166 accept both. 13 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
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, WestJet.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 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 Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.