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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/"
title: "Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs GORUCK GR2 26"
description: "Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs GORUCK GR2 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/"
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# Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK GR2 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/d2cfjkdidtqi7xsz5yun)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$302</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack | Feature | GORUCK GR2 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Black Waxed Canvas</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR2 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qj599453br/goruck-gr2-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625712745/carryons/GoRuck_GR2_40_tf3mtl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and GORUCK GR2 26

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 26.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Front on the GORUCK GR2 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.

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. 177 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR2 26** carries 5.5L more than the **Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack** (20.5L vs. 26L), while the **Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.