Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Exped Transit 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" | Feature | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 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 Nylon | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" and Exped Transit 40
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Other on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; No on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 9 accept both. 71 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy", and 1 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the Exped Transit 40 fits
Conviasa.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" carries the same capacity as the Exped Transit 40 (40L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Exped Transit 40 is the better call.