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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/c9dscwdaim/mission-workshop-ap-fitzroy-vx21/o94z1zgvhn/exped-verglas-30/"
title: "Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs Exped Verglas 30"
description: "Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs Exped Verglas 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 vs. Exped Verglas 30

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 | Exped Verglas 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>VX21, VX07</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Verglas 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o94z1zgvhn/exped-verglas-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Verglas 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623681987/carryons/Exped_Verglas_30_kb46tq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$195</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 and Exped Verglas 30

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21; No on the Exped Verglas 30.

Both have: compression straps, 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 52 accept only the Exped Verglas 30.

### Only the Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 fits

Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

### Only the Exped Verglas 30 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, 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. Exped Verglas 30: which should you pack?

The **Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21** carries 10L more than the **Exped Verglas 30** (40L vs. 30L), while the **Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Exped Verglas 30** 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 Mission Workshop AP Fitzroy : VX21 is the better call.