Mission Workshop "The Radian" vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Radian"
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $625 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Radian" | Feature | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D black camo Multicam® Cordura® or Mission Workshop’s advanced HT500 textile | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Radian" and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Radian"; Top zip on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Mission Workshop "The Radian"; Yes on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Radian"; 17in on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Mission Workshop "The Radian"; 3 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 2 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Radian", and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Radian" fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Mission Workshop "The Radian" vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 3L more than the Mission Workshop "The Radian" (42L vs. 45L), while the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.77kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Radian" fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L is the better call.