MixedWorks Swift vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36
- Opening: Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
Both have: 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. 129 accept both. 38 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36.
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, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36 carries 12L more than the MixedWorks Swift (24L vs. 36L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.36kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.