Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Smith 18L
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 | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Millican Smith 18L
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Hip belt: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Millican Smith 18L.
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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 2 accept only the Millican Smith 18L.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Millican Smith 18L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 2.5L more than the Millican Smith 18L (20.5L vs. 18L), while the Millican Smith 18L 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 Millican Smith 18L is the better call.