Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Exped Cascade 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $410 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" | Feature | Exped Cascade 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| Dimension Polyant VX-21 | 420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" and Exped Cascade 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; No on the Exped Cascade 20.
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Top zip on the Exped Cascade 20.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Removable on the Exped Cascade 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX", and 4 accept only the Exped Cascade 20.
Only the Exped Cascade 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Exped Cascade 20: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries 2L more than the Exped Cascade 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Exped Cascade 20 is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cascade 20 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Cascade 20 is the better call.