Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 562 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×17.8 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| 210D ripstop nylon | 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 Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; 15in on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día, and 8 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (20L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 562kg). 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 Cotopaxi Tarak Backpack 20L Del Día; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.