Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" | Feature | Cabin Zero Military 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura | 1000 Denier nylon fabric |
Cabin Zero Military 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" and Cabin Zero Military 36L
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; Top zip on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; Yes on the Cabin Zero Military 36L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" vs. Cabin Zero Military 36L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 36L carries 16L more than the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" (20L vs. 36L), while the Cabin Zero Military 36L is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Military 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 36L is the better call.