Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | 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 | |
| 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 20.5L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (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 Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.