Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP", and 1 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (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 Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the better call.