Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 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 Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 and Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; No on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 4 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24, and 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 carries 4L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (24L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the lighter pack at 0.46kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the better call.