Ortlieb Velocity vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Velocity
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Velocity | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 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 Ortlieb Velocity and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity; 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries 2.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (23L vs. 20.5L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.