MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon S | Feature | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | X-Pac waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon S and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Opening: Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Other on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 2, side on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S, and 8 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (20L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.