Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs. Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 | Feature | Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | ||
| Passthrough | ||
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX21, VX07 | 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop |
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 54.6×27.9×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 and Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; No on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; 2 on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 2 accept only the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21, and 53 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs. Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 carries 12L more than the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack (40L vs. 28L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.