Exped Core 25 vs. Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | Dimension Polyant VX-21 |
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $410 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX".
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Core 25; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX".
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Core 25; 13in on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX".
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 6 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX".
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX": which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries 3L more than the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" (25L vs. 22L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Core 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 25 is the better call.