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title: "Mission Workshop &quot;The Fitzroy&quot; vs Mission Workshop &quot;The Vandal&quot;"
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# Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal"

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 "The Vandal" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 64L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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>HT500 Black, MultiCam Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop "The Vandal"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zzu4au2pb9/mission-workshop-the-vandal/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Vandal"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629452712/carryons/The_Vandal_atxb6m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>29 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×39×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>57%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" and Mission Workshop "The Vandal"

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"; 3 on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".

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. 78 accept both. 2 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy", and 29 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".

### Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

### Only the Mission Workshop "The Vandal" fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal": which should you pack?

The **Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"** carries 11L more than the **Mission Workshop "The Vandal"** (40L vs. 29L), while the **Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Mission Workshop "The Vandal"** fits 57% 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.
