Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Mission Workshop Rhake
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro | Feature | Mission Workshop Rhake |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) | Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura |
Mission Workshop Rhake
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $365 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and Mission Workshop Rhake
- Compression straps: No on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 15in on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 166 accept both. 8 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. Mission Workshop Rhake: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro carries 4L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (26L vs. 22L), while the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro is the better call.