Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Custom-developed leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
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 2 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% 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 Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.