Jansport Field Pack vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Field Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.56 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $55 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Field Pack | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | |
Key differences between the Jansport Field Pack and MixedWorks Swift
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Field Pack; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Jansport Field Pack, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Field Pack vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 4L more than the MixedWorks Swift (28L vs. 24L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Field Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.