Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in HT500 or MultiCam Black Camo Cordura | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop Rhake and Gregory Border 18
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Gregory Border 18.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Gregory Border 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 9 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Gregory Border 18 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop Rhake carries 4L more than the Gregory Border 18 (22L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Border 18 fits 93% 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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.