Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Smith 15L
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 15L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13in |
| 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 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Millican Smith 15L
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Side on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Hip belt: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 13in on the Millican Smith 15L.
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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 4 accept only the Millican Smith 15L.
Only the Millican Smith 15L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Smith 15L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 5.5L more than the Millican Smith 15L (20.5L vs. 15L), while the Millican Smith 15L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Smith 15L fits 96% 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 15L is the better call.