Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Vardag Totepack | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Black Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20.5 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $302 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 20.5L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.