Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
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 | Millican Miscellaneous Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 100% recycled polyester made from 40 PET bottlesC6 DWR water repellent treatmentPU1500 waterproof coating |
Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Other on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Side on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 2.5L more than the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures (20.5L vs. 18L), while the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the better call.