Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Military 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Military 44L | Feature | Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 1000 Denier nylon fabric | 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 Cabin Zero Military 44L and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Cabin Zero Military 44L; Top flap on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 153 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 44L, and 24 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Cabin Zero Military 44L vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 44L carries 24L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (44L vs. 20L), while the Cabin Zero Military 44L is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Cabin Zero Military 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Military 44L is the better call.