HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated | 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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; Yes on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L, and 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L carries 1.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (22L vs. 20.5L), while the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L is the better call.