Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | HT500 high-tenacity fabric, MultiCam-Black Cordura, or American-made 10 oz. Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 42% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP"
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
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. 80 accept both. 101 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy : AP".
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, 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, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, 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, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Taking into reckoning the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Mission Workshop Fitzroy: AP, it is notable that both carry-on backpacks possess distinguished dimensions and weights that set them apart. Hill People Gear Tarahumara adopts a slender, lightweight stature measuring 44 inches high, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep while weighing only 0.7 pounds. Conversely, the Mission Workshop Fitzroy: AP boasts a more robust build, with dimensions striking at 21 inches high, 51 inches wide, and 39 inches deep while tilting the weight scale at 1.5 pounds.
Comparative summary of the two:
- Dimensions: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is taller and narrower. The Mission Workshop Fitzroy : AP is wider and deeper.
- Weight: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is lighter at just 0.7 pounds. The Mission Workshop Fitzroy : AP is heavier, clocking in at 1.5 pounds.
- Capacity: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara holds 16 liters, while the Mission Workshop Fitzroy : AP can store a whopping 40 liters.
- Material: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, the Mission Workshop Fitzroy : AP is made of various materials, including a high-tenacity fabric.
- Laptop compartment: The Hill People Gear Tarahumara does not have a designated spot for a laptop. The Mission Workshop Fitzroy : AP has space for a laptop up to 15 inches.
Zooming into the fine details, The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is the embodiment of minimalistic appeal, fashioned from 500D Cordura. It is perfectly fitted for a day hike, offering 16 liters of storage without a laptop compartment. On the flip side, The Mission Workshop Fitzroy: AP cuts an urban-chic aesthetic from multiple fabric choices and accommodates the modern traveler with a 15-inch laptop compartment and a generous 40-liter capacity.
Finally, as mentioned by customer feedback, both carry-on backpacks offer a blend of function and build quality. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara, with its center zip, offers security and easy access, while the minimalistic aesthetic of The Mission Workshop Fitzroy: AP works in any environment. Additionally, the Hill People Gear backpack boasts a reliable build quality that would last a lifetime. In contrast, The Mission Workshop Fitzroy: AP prides itself on excellent workmanship, comfort, and unique Arkiv closure system. It's clear: both backpacks have their strengths, and prospective customers will undoubtedly find one to meet their specific needs.