Nordace Windsor vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Windsor | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and MixedWorks Swift
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Windsor; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; 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. 11 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Nordace Windsor vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 2L more than the Nordace Windsor (22L vs. 24L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Windsor fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.