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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/nwk0nfgoev/pacsafe-vibe-40l-anti-theft-carry-on-backpack/"
title: "MixedWorks Swift vs Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack"
description: "MixedWorks Swift vs Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# MixedWorks Swift vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack

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 | Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td><td>Solid: 210 Nylon Full Dull Mild Oxford, PU1000mm; Camo print: 600D High Density Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/nwk0nfgoev/pacsafe-vibe-40l-anti-theft-carry-on-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601581882/carryons/Vibe_40_60310129_GraniteMelange_3_1024x1024_ljkybu.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×31×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the MixedWorks Swift; Yes on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
-   **Opening:** Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Clamshell on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the MixedWorks Swift; Hideable on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 33 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack.

### Only the MixedWorks Swift fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## MixedWorks Swift vs. Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack** carries 4L more than the **MixedWorks Swift** (24L vs. 28L), while the **MixedWorks Swift** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Pacsafe Vibe 40L Anti-Theft Carry-On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.