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title: "Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" vs Mission Workshop "The Vandal""
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# Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zsx0krvvlf/mission-workshop-ap-sanction-vx21/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629784817/carryons/Sanction_VX_r5jixf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$310</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Vandal" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 64L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000 denier VX Cordura</td><td>HT500 Black, MultiCam Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop "The Vandal"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zzu4au2pb9/mission-workshop-the-vandal/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Vandal"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629452712/carryons/The_Vandal_atxb6m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>29 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×39×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>57%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" and Mission Workshop "The Vandal"

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"; 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"; 3 on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".

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. 107 accept both. 70 accept only the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21", and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".

### Only the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal": which should you pack?

The **Mission Workshop "The Vandal"** carries 9L more than the **Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"** (20L vs. 29L), while the **Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21"** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Vandal"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "AP Sanction : VX21" is the better call.