Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack | 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 | ||
| 16in | 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 | |
| 210D Nylon projection ripstop, 200D Polyester | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack and MixedWorks Swift
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 6 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 33 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the MixedWorks Swift fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 4L more than the MixedWorks Swift (28L vs. 24L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.02kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Swift fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 28L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.