Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

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

Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
Capacity20.5 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions46×31×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$302

Feature by feature

Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field PackFeatureEveryman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant
Material
Black Waxed Canvas- 1680 PU Lined Ballistic

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Front facing view of the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Capacity18 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×16 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$170

Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Both have: laptop sleeve.

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. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?

The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 2.5L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (20.5L vs. 18L), while the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the better call.