Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop Rhake; No on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Opening: Other on the Mission Workshop Rhake; Clamshell on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Mission Workshop Rhake; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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 8 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop Rhake vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop Rhake (22L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the better call.