Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac | Feature | Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac | Waxed Canvas |
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $255 |
Key differences between the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Hip belt: No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; Removable on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; 15in on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; No on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac, and 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (22L vs. 20L), while the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac is the better call.