Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
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 | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Mission Workshop Rhake fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (22L vs. 24.6L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.