Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
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 | Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 1000 denier VX Cordura |
Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $310 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" and Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; Top flap on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; No on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; No on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; 15in on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; No on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX", and 11 accept only the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
Only the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21": which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX" carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" (22L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop "The Rhake : WX"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the better call.