Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and STM Grace
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the STM Grace.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the STM Grace.
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 3 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the STM Grace (20.5L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 STM Grace is the better call.