Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $410 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" | Feature | Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 |
| Material | |
| Dimension Polyant VX-21 | Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $255 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; Removable on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; 15in on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX", and 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (22L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.