Exped Core 25 vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $255 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Core 25; Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Core 25; 15in on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: 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. 1 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 11 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries 5L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (25L vs. 20L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Core 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 25 is the better call.