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title: "Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX" vs Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack"
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# 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"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6awvk3r1o0/mission-workshop-the-rambler-vx/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Rambler : VX"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629784182/carryons/the_Rambler_VX_fco4gj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$410</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dimension Polyant VX-21</td><td>Waxed Canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629342235/carryons/R2_Arkiv_Field_Pack_yzcagt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$255</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.