Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
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 | Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | Nylon and Microfiber leather |
Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Clamshell on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop Rhake, and 15 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack carries 1L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (22L vs. 23L), while the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the better call.