MixedWorks Swift vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 400D ECONYL® regenerated nylon dobby, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MixedWorks Swift; 13in on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 9 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Swift (24L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.97kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Vibe 25L ECONYL® Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.