Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. GORUCK GR1 26
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 | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and GORUCK GR1 26
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
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. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 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. 1.5kg). 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 GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.