Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 2.1000000000000014L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 22.6L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.