MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon S and Chrome Rostov
- Opening: Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Other on the Chrome Rostov.
- Hip belt: Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Chrome Rostov.
- Built-in organizer: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S, and 2 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the MixedWorks Falcon S fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Chrome Rostov fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Chrome Rostov carries 3L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (20L vs. 23L), while the Chrome Rostov is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Chrome Rostov; if you want to travel lighter, the Chrome Rostov is the better call.