Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
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 "AP Sanction : VX21" |
|---|---|---|
| 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-21 | 1000 denier VX Cordura |
Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" and Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 15in on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
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 "AP Sanction : VX21".
Only the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21": which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" (22L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" 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 "AP Sanction : VX21" is the better call.