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title: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP""
description: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP": capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a…"
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# Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624459069/carryons/Fjallraven_Rucksack_No._21_Medium_jvbbap.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/plgrvsi96r/mission-workshop-the-sanction-ap/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629594556/carryons/The_Sanction_AP_aeappf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$265</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".

Both have: 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".

### Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.

## Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP": which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** carries the same capacity as the **Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"** (20L vs. 20L), while the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.