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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/"
title: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack"
description: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/"
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# Timbuk2 Blink vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Black Waxed Canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/d2cfjkdidtqi7xsz5yun)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$302</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.