Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop Rhake
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $365 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop Rhake | Feature | Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 11L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | optional |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon |
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 1, side on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 93 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 5 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop Rhake fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack: which should you pack?
The Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack carries 1L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (22L vs. 23L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack 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 Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.