STM Haven vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 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 STM Haven and Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Haven; Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Haven; 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the STM Haven, and 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 20.5L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.