Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Mathew
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 Mathew |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| 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 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 100% organic cotton canvas outer (weatherproofed)Waterproof 100% recycled polyester rain cover100% organic cotton lining70% vegetable tanned leather. |
Millican Mathew
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Millican Mathew
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Other on the Millican Mathew.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 4 on the Millican Mathew.
Both have: 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 4 accept only the Millican Mathew.
Only the Millican Mathew fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Mathew: which should you pack?
The Millican Mathew carries 1.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 22L), while the Millican Mathew is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Mathew fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Millican Mathew; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Mathew is the better call.