Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs. Lander Commuter 25L 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 | Lander Commuter 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Passport | ||
| Passthrough | ||
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX21, VX07 | CORDURA®, Nylon, Polyester, DWR Coating |
Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 and Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; Top zip on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; No on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; Yes on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; 1 on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 89 accept only the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
Only the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs. Lander Commuter 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 carries 15L more than the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack (40L vs. 25L), while the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.24kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack fits 88% 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 Lander Commuter 25L Backpack is the better call.