Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20.5 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $302 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack | Feature | CabinZero Classic 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester |
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and CabinZero Classic 36L
- Compression straps: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 2 on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; No on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 142 accept both. 35 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 15.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 36L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L 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 CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 36L is the better call.