Mission Workshop Rhake vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1
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 | tomtoc VintPack-TA1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | |
tomtoc VintPack-TA1
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and tomtoc VintPack-TA1
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 3 on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2, side on the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 14 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1.
Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. tomtoc VintPack-TA1: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop Rhake carries the same capacity as the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 22L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop Rhake; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.