Timbuk2 Blink vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | 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 |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Timbuk2 Blink and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Blink; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; 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. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 11 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 3.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (24L vs. 20.5L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.