Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| 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 | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | 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 Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"
- Compression straps: No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Yes on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
- Hip belt: No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Optional on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21".
Both have: 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 10 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.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21": which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Granville 20 carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" (20L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Arc'Teryx Granville 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the better call.