Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21

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

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
Capacity40 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×39×21 cm
Airline fit42%
Price$265

Feature by feature

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"FeatureMission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 3
N Passport
N Passthrough
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D NylonVX21, VX07

Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
Capacity40 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×39×21 cm
Airline fit42%
Price$350

Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" and Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21

Both have: compression straps, 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. 80 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21: which should you pack?

The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 (40L vs. 40L), while the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" fits 42% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" is the better call.