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# Mission Workshop "The Vandal"

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

Capacity 29 L

Weight 2 kg 4.4 lbs

Dimensions 54×39×16 cm 21×15×6 in

Airline fit 57 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Vandal"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629452712/carryons/The_Vandal_atxb6m.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">14.5 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">6.6 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">Low</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">33.7 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">1890 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">4 L</span><span class="imperial-value">4 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 57% (107/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 57% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://missionworkshop.com/collections/backpacks/products/the-vandal)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Completely weatherproof. This would surely keep your things safe and dry whatever life throws at you.
-   Superb construction and made from highly durable materials.
-   This bag can hold a LOT of things as it can expand from its 29L capacity into a whopping 64L capacity.
-   Versatile functionality. This could be your companion for work, play, and travel.

### Things to consider

-   Lacks organization for your handy things.
-   No water compartment pocket.

## Reviews from around the web

**Road Tests :: Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack**
[www.carryology.com](https://www.carryology.com/reviews-2/bag-review-mission-workshop-vandal-part-2/)

> This really is a great pack – one that innovates in a bunch of ways. While it’s been built with a cyclist in mind, it will still work great for climbers, surfers, dungeon masters and any number of adventure seekers as their go-to backpack. Expansion and versatility are perhaps its biggest trump cards, but water-resistance, comfort and great looks all help.

**MISSION WORKSHOP VANDAL BACKPACK REVIEW (2018)**
[gearmashers.com](https://gearmashers.com/mission-workshop-vandal-backpack-review-2017/)

> Mission Workshop did an exceptional job designing the Vandal and from our perspective they got almost everything right...The Backpack looks like it will hold up nicely and feels great while cycling. Given Mission Workshop guarantees the backpacks for life, there really isn’t any need to worry. Having the ability to expand the backpack is HUGE, literally for any commuter.

**Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack Review**
[www.cyclevolta.com](https://www.cyclevolta.com/story/ebike-accessories/mission-workshop-vandal-backpack-review/)

> The Vandal eschews an overabundance of those compartments but smartly has two small outside vertical-zipper pockets on the lower back that are perfect for storing and quickly accessing a smartphone and other small essentials like a wallet, sunglasses, or keys.

**Mission Workshop The Vandal backpack review**
[ultralightandcomfortable.com](https://ultralightandcomfortable.com/2016/09/14/mission-workshop-the-vandal-backpack-review/)

> I can confidently say that for me the Mission Workshop Vandal backpack is that one bag that I have been looking for. Looks good enough for everyday use, and big enough to do grocery shopping and go the gym.

**Mission Workshop Vandal**
[road.cc](https://road.cc/content/review/28412-mission-workshop-vandal)

> A hardworking, rugged, expandable backpack that can be small enough to take to work and large enough to take on holiday.

**Tested: Mission Workshop - The Vandal - Bike & Travel Pack**
[www.mountainflyermagazine.com](https://www.mountainflyermagazine.com/view.php/tested-mission-workshop-the-vandal-bike-travel-pack.html)

> Compared to most packs made specifically for the trail or road, the Mission Workshop Vandal is a different beast. It's not a lightweight, bright, hydration pack made to limit sweating and encourage drinking electrolytes. The Vandal is more workhorse, chameleon, simple, functional, creative yet challenging.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>64L</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>TopFlap</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>Optional</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>17in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>HT500 Black, MultiCam Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 107 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aeromexico Air Astana Air Baltic Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air Koryo Air Malta Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui All Nipon Airways ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Blue Air British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Caribbean Airlines China Eastern China Southern Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines EL AL Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Eurowings Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air Frontier Airlines Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Iberia Icelandair Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet2 Juneyao Airlines Korean Air Kuwait Air LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Onur Air Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Royal Air Morocco Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Travel Service Airlines TUI Turkish Airlines Ukraine International Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Volotea WOW Airlines Xiamen

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