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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/29q8f5f01q/exped-core-25/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/"
title: "Exped Core 25 vs Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack"
description: "Exped Core 25 vs Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/29q8f5f01q/exped-core-25/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/"
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# Exped Core 25 vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack

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

## [Exped Core 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/29q8f5f01q/exped-core-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Core 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623758175/carryons/Exped_Core_25_megez5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td><td>Waxed Canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629342235/carryons/R2_Arkiv_Field_Pack_yzcagt.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>1.4 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>$255</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.