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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bopnm2hshc/arcido-saxon/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/"
title: "Arcido Saxon vs MixedWorks Swift - One Bag Travel"
description: "Arcido Saxon vs MixedWorks Swift: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Arcido Saxon vs. MixedWorks Swift

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

## [Arcido Saxon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bopnm2hshc/arcido-saxon/)

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

![Front facing view of the Arcido Saxon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620613973/carryons/Arcido_Saxon_vantom.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Arcido Saxon | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Kodra Nylon</td><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [MixedWorks Swift](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/)

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

![Front facing view of the MixedWorks Swift](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630044590/carryons/Swift_M_be7zrw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and MixedWorks Swift

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.

### Only the Arcido Saxon fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Arcido Saxon vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?

The **Arcido Saxon** carries 1L more than the **MixedWorks Swift** (25L vs. 24L), while the **Arcido Saxon** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Arcido Saxon** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.