Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack
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 | Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | Custom VX21 X-Pac material |
Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack.
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 2 accept only the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack.
Only the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack carries 1.5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply Rennen X-Pac Daypack is the better call.