Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
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 | 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 | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| Dimension Polyant VX-21 | 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 Rambler : VX" and Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 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. 6 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX", and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX": which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" (22L vs. 22L), while the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" fits 91% 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 Rambler : VX" is the better call.