Portland Gear Cascade Getaway vs SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack
The Portland Gear Cascade Getaway is 31L and 1.36kg3lb; the SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is 31.4L and 1.36kg3lb. They weigh the same. The SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack costs $49 less. The Portland Gear Cascade Getaway fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Portland Gear Cascade Getaway | SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $130Best |
| Volume | 31L | 31.4L |
| Weight | 1.36kg3lb | 1.36kg3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 45.7×30.5×22.9cm18×12×9in | 45.7×29.2×17.8cm18×11.5×7in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Opening | wireframe top opening, convertible dual-zone main compartment, quick-stash pocket | main zip, ScanSmart laptop compartment, organizer compartment, side quick-access pocket |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Insert sold separately | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating and Leatherlite vegan leather | Polyester and small ripstop |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Portland Gear Cascade Getaway | SwissGear Travel Tech Elite USB ScanSmart Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | 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.