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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/txakkrp65f/patagonia-arbor-lid-pack-28l/"
title: "MixedWorks Swift vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L"
description: "MixedWorks Swift vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# MixedWorks Swift vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L

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 | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</td><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/txakkrp65f/patagonia-arbor-lid-pack-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633047183/carryons/Arbor_Lid_Pack_28L_wstqjd.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>0.52 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$101</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Top flap on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.

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 Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.

### Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

## MixedWorks Swift vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** carries 4L more than the **MixedWorks Swift** (24L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.