Gregory Border 25 vs. Mission Workshop Rhake
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Border 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Border 25 | Feature | Mission Workshop Rhake |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon & 100% Recycled 450D Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura |
Mission Workshop Rhake
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $365 |
Key differences between the Gregory Border 25 and Mission Workshop Rhake
- Compression straps: No on the Gregory Border 25; Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Gregory Border 25; 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Gregory Border 25; 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 131 accept both. 5 accept only the Gregory Border 25, and 35 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Only the Gregory Border 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the Mission Workshop Rhake fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei 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.
Gregory Border 25 vs. Mission Workshop Rhake: which should you pack?
The Gregory Border 25 carries 3L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (25L vs. 22L), while the Gregory Border 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop Rhake fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Border 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 25 is the better call.