Exped Glissade 25 vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Glissade 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Glissade 25 | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | Fairfield Textile 10oz Army Duck Canvas with a Martexin Waxed finish |
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $485 |
Key differences between the Exped Glissade 25 and Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Glissade 25; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Glissade 25; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Exped Glissade 25; Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Glissade 25; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Glissade 25; 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 4 accept only the Exped Glissade 25, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX".
Only the Exped Glissade 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Glissade 25 vs. Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX": which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 25 carries 3L more than the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" (25L vs. 22L), while the Exped Glissade 25 is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Glissade 25 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Glissade 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 25 is the better call.