MixedWorks Falcon M vs. Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
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 | Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
| Capacity | 34.8 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.2×38.1×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 43% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon M and Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MixedWorks Falcon M; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Falcon M; 2 on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 88 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon M, and 3 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
Only the MixedWorks Falcon M fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Falcon M vs. Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack carries 7.799999999999997L more than the MixedWorks Falcon M (27L vs. 34.8L), while the MixedWorks Falcon M is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Falcon M fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Falcon M is the better call.