MixedWorks Swift vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Ryu Flex Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Ryu Flex Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; Removable on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Swift; 1 on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Both have: 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 10 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 4L more than the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (24L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% 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 MixedWorks Swift is the better call.