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title: "Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/a559xb2ejg/mission-workshop-r6-arkiv-field-pack/)

by [Mission Workshop](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mission Workshop)

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/d2cfjkdidtqi7xsz5yun)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$302</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Black Waxed Canvas</td><td>1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z7b0ovdh8l/waterfield-pro-executive-laptop-backpack/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618904131/carryons/Waterfield_Pro_Executive_Laptop_Backpack_b4yvnq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41.91×34.29×17.78 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.