Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
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 | 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 | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| Dimension Polyant VX-21 | 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 Rambler : VX" and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX", and 3 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits
Air Niugini, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries the same capacity as the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac (22L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac 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 Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the better call.