Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. STM Kings
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 | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and STM Kings
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 2 on the STM Kings.
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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 1.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 22L), while the STM Kings is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (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 STM Kings; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Kings is the better call.