Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac
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 Tech Pack 3 X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylo) |
Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 16in on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 1, side on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 11 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
Only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop Rhake carries 6L more than the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac (22L vs. 16L), while the Mission Workshop Rhake is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac fits 94% 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 Mission Workshop Rhake is the better call.