Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Deuter Stepout 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $255 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack | Feature | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed Canvas | 300D PES Ripstop |
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack and Deuter Stepout 22
- Opening: Top flap on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; Removable on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
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. 0 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Deuter Stepout 22 carries 2L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (20L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (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 Deuter Stepout 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.