Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $485 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" | Feature | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | 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 | |
| Fairfield Textile 10oz Army Duck Canvas with a Martexin Waxed finish | Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
Eagle Creek Convertabrief
| Capacity | 26.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" and Eagle Creek Convertabrief
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; No on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX", and 13 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
Only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Convertabrief carries 4.5L more than the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" (22L vs. 26.5L), while the Eagle Creek Convertabrief is the lighter pack at 1.41kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Convertabrief; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Convertabrief is the better call.