MixedWorks Swift vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Opening: Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 7 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries the same capacity as the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 24L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% 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.