Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| 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 | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
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 9 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small is the lighter pack at 1.35kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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 Fjallraven Travel Pack Small is the better call.