Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
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 | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | Dyneema Composite Fabric (CT9Hw6/blkwov6) |
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $395 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 17in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 2 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 5.5L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema (20.5L vs. 15L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 GORUCK Bullet Ruck Dynema is the better call.