Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
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 The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 17in on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
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. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.