Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 1000 denier VX Cordura |
Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Optional on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
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 "AP Sanction : VX21".
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 "AP Sanction : VX21": which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" (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.