Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and MixedWorks Swift
- Built-in organizer: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; No 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. 5 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 2.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 24L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.