Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
Capacity22 L
Weight1.6 kg
Dimensions49×34×13 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$410

Feature by feature

Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"FeatureMission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 3
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
optional Hip Belt optional
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
13in Laptop 15in
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-21HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura

Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
Capacity20 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$265

Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" and Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"

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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX", and 5 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".

Only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP": which should you pack?

The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" (22L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" fits 94% 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 Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is the better call.