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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/"
title: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Deuter Stepout 22"
description: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Deuter Stepout 22: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629342235/carryons/R2_Arkiv_Field_Pack_yzcagt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 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>$255</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waxed Canvas</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Stepout 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Stepout 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621567898/carryons/Deuter_Stepout_22_khwtnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.85 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.