Thule EnRoute vs. Mission Workshop Rhake
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Mission Workshop Rhake |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | 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 | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Thule EnRoute and Mission Workshop Rhake
- Compression straps: 2 on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 15in on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Thule EnRoute; 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Thule EnRoute; 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
- Water resistant: No on the Thule EnRoute; Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 7 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 34 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake.
Only the Thule EnRoute fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, 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, 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.
Thule EnRoute vs. Mission Workshop Rhake: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 1L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (23L vs. 22L), while the Thule EnRoute 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 Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule EnRoute is the better call.