BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack vs SwissGear CoreTech II ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
The BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack is 28L and 1.03kg2.3lb; the SwissGear CoreTech II ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is 28L and 1.04kg2.3lb. The BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack costs $24.010000000000005 less. The BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the SwissGear CoreTech II ScanSmart Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack | SwissGear CoreTech II ScanSmart Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99Best | $99 |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Expands to | 38L | n/a |
| Weight | 1.03kg2.3lbBest | 1.04kg2.3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42×31×20.5cm16.5×12×8in | 46.4×28.6×17.8cm18.5×11.5×7in |
| Laptop | 15.6" | 16"Best |
| Opening | Clamshell, full clamshell | main zip, ScanSmart laptop compartment, front quick-access and organizer compartments |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Taslon nylon with PFAS-free DWR finish; 210D high-density polyester lining | 1200D polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | BAGSMART Blast 38L Travel Backpack | SwissGear CoreTech II ScanSmart Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.