MixedWorks Falcon M vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
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 | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon M and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Opening: Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Top zip on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Hip belt: Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Main compartments: 1 on the MixedWorks Falcon M; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon M, and 23 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet, Wizz Air.
MixedWorks Falcon M vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon M carries 5L more than the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 (27L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% 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 Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.