Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. ILE Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $310 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" | Feature | ILE Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| HT500 high-tenacity fabric, MultiCam-Black Cordura, or American-made 10 oz. Waxed Canvas | Dimension Polyant VX21 |
ILE Travel Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" and ILE Travel Pack
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; Clamshell on the ILE Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 16in on the ILE Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 4 on the ILE Travel Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 78 accept both. 2 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP", and 55 accept only the ILE Travel Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the ILE Travel Pack 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, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. ILE Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" carries the same capacity as the ILE Travel Pack (40L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Travel Pack fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" is the better call.