Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
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 | Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | VX21, VX07 |
Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" and Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 17in on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21.
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. 80 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 (40L vs. 40L), while the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" fits 42% 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.