Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Hip Belt | N | |
| Sternum Strap | Y | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 1 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; No on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 149 accept both. 29 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack carries 8L more than the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack (26L vs. 34L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.