MixedWorks Swift vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Swift; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Swift; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 3 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (24L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% 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 Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.