MixedWorks Falcon M vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon M
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $271 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon M | Feature | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon M and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Compression straps: No on the MixedWorks Falcon M; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Passport pocket: No on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Hip belt: Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Falcon M; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon M, and 7 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Only the MixedWorks Falcon S fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
MixedWorks Falcon M vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon M carries 7L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (27L vs. 20L), while the MixedWorks Falcon S is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Falcon S fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Falcon M; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Falcon S is the better call.