SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop | |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 Able Carry Max Backpack.
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. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack carries 4L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 30L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.