Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. ILE Default XL
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 Default XL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| HT500 high-tenacity fabric, MultiCam-Black Cordura, or American-made 10 oz. Waxed Canvas | Durable Cordura or XPAC Sailcloth exterior |
ILE Default XL
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.9×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" and ILE Default XL
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; Rolltop on the ILE Default XL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; Removable on the ILE Default XL.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 2 on the ILE Default XL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 48 accept both. 32 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP", and 40 accept only the ILE Default XL.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Only the ILE Default XL fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, 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, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. ILE Default XL: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" carries the same capacity as the ILE Default XL (40L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Default XL fits 47% 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.