Eagle Creek Convertabrief vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Convertabrief | Feature | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Convertabrief and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; Clamshell on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; Yes on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 149 accept both. 30 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Eagle Creek Convertabrief vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack carries 7.5L more than the Eagle Creek Convertabrief (26.5L vs. 34L), while the Eagle Creek Convertabrief is the lighter pack at 1.41kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief is the better call.