Mission Workshop "The Sanction" vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $225 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Sanction" | Feature | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000d Nylon | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction", and 1 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction" vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" (20L vs. 22L), while the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" is the better call.