Nordace Brampton vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Brampton | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric | Fairfield Textile 10oz Army Duck Canvas with a Martexin Waxed finish |
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $485 |
Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
- Compression straps: No on the Nordace Brampton; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Passport pocket: No on the Nordace Brampton; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Hip belt: No on the Nordace Brampton; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 112 accept both. 5 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 54 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Only the Nordace Brampton fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Nordace Brampton vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX": which should you pack?
The Nordace Brampton carries 6L more than the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" (28L vs. 22L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.