Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 8 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 14.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (35L vs. 20.5L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.