Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
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 | Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15.6in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | |
Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Clamshell on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 15.6in on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Both have: backpack straps.
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 4 accept only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l.
Only the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 20.5L more than the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l (20.5L vs. 0L), while the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l fits 96% 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 Taygeer Carry On Backpack, 35l is the better call.