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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6kjmmmvmj7/mission-workshop-the-fitzroy/c9dscwdaim/mission-workshop-ap-fitzroy-vx21/"
title: "Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21"
description: "Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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# Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21

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

## [Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6kjmmmvmj7/mission-workshop-the-fitzroy/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629427460/carryons/Fitzroy_pwh7ys.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×39×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$265</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" | Feature | Mission 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000D Nylon</td><td>VX21, VX07</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c9dscwdaim/mission-workshop-ap-fitzroy-vx21/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629428273/carryons/Fitzroy_VX_uzvwn9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×39×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

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

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Removable on the 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.