GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $335 |
Feature by feature
| GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| XPAC VX21 | 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 GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; No 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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits
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GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC carries 0.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (21L vs. 20.5L), while the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC; if you want to travel lighter, the GORUCK GR1 USA - X-PAC is the better call.