MixedWorks Swift vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester (56% recycled) ripstop |
Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 601 kg |
| Dimensions | 43.18×29.21×20.31 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L
- Compression straps: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
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 9 accept only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L.
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.
Only the Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L carries 2L more than the MixedWorks Swift (24L vs. 26L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 601kg). 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 Patagonia Women's Refugio Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.