Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
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 | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 2 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 5L more than the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack (20.5L vs. 25.5L), while the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.