Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
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 Laptop 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 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 | 500D CORDURA |
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Front on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
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 Laptop 16L.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 4.5L more than the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (20.5L vs. 16L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Laptop 16L is the better call.