Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L and MixedWorks Swift
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
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. 5 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Swift (25L vs. 24L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.