Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
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 | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Nylon | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Top zip on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Yes on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; 2 on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 77 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy", and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" fits
Croatia Air, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" carries the same capacity as the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack (40L vs. 40L), while the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.