Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
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. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 4 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 4.5L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (20.5L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.