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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/zaj208cenq/thule-aion-40l/"
title: "SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs Thule Aion 40L"
description: "SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs Thule Aion 40L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Thule Aion 40L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9tdbol4de8/swissgear-getaway-weekend-backpack/)

by [SwissGear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=SwissGear)

![Front facing view of the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601488/carryons/swissgear_bwb8jf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Thule Aion 40L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 |

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## [Thule Aion 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zaj208cenq/thule-aion-40l/)

by [Thule](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Thule)

![Front facing view of the Thule Aion 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990324/carryons/thule-aion-40l-zaj208cenq.avif)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Thule Aion 40L

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Thule Aion 40L.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Optional on the Thule Aion 40L.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Thule Aion 40L.

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. 132 accept both. 47 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.

### Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?

The **Thule Aion 40L** carries 14L more than the **SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack** (26L vs. 40L), 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 Thule Aion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.