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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/"
title: "Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack"
description: "Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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3.  Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack

# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/d2cfjkdidtqi7xsz5yun)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$302</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Black Waxed Canvas</td><td>Waxed Canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629342235/carryons/R2_Arkiv_Field_Pack_yzcagt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$255</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.