MixedWorks Swift vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Passport pocket: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Front on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MixedWorks Swift; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Swift; 4 on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Swift; 1, side on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 14 accept only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Only the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 11L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (24L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag fits 96% 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 Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.