Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
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 | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
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. 163 accept both. 14 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 4.100000000000001L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 24.6L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.