Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"
Capacity40 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×39×21 cm
Airline fit42%
Price$265

Feature by feature

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy"FeatureMission 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
N Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in 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
1000D NylonWaxed Canvas

Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Capacity20 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions46×31×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$255

Key differences between the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" and 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. 80 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy", and 97 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.

Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?

The Mission Workshop "The Fitzroy" carries 20L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (40L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Fitzroy"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.