Mission Workshop "The Sanction" vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
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 | Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000d Nylon | Fairfield Textile 10oz Army Duck Canvas with a Martexin Waxed finish |
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $485 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" and Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction"; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 11 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction", and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction" vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX": which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" 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. 1.7kg). 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 Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction" is the better call.