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title: "Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c9dscwdaim/mission-workshop-ap-fitzroy-vx21/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629428273/carryons/Fitzroy_VX_uzvwn9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×39×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>VX21, VX07</td><td>70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cir7a6t7pe/matador-freerain28-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629965111/carryons/Freerain_28_koi8fw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.35 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54.6×27.9×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.