Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
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 Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Opening: Other on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
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 13 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
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. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop Rhake carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L 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 Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.