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title: "MixedWorks Swift vs Kathmandu Parker Pack - One Bag Travel"
description: "MixedWorks Swift vs Kathmandu Parker Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# MixedWorks Swift vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td><td>100% Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627629181/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Pack_28L_qmu0ol.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Kathmandu Parker Pack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the MixedWorks Swift; 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the MixedWorks Swift; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 74 accept both. 93 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 3 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

### Only the MixedWorks Swift fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

### Only the Kathmandu Parker Pack fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.

## MixedWorks Swift vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Parker Pack** carries 4L more than the **MixedWorks Swift** (24L vs. 28L), while the **Kathmandu Parker Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Kathmandu Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the better call.