Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| HT500 high-tenacity fabric, MultiCam-Black Cordura, or American-made 10 oz. Waxed Canvas | 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) |
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" and Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"; 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 78 accept both. 2 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP", and 51 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 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, 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 , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 5L more than the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" (40L vs. 45L), while the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.73kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" is the better call.