Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
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 | Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $255 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top flap on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Hip belt: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
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. 177 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (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 Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.