Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
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 | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
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. 167 accept both. 10 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Arc'Teryx Granville 20 is the better call.