Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
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 | Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed Canvas | HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura |
Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack and Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"
- Hip belt: Removable on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP".
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP": which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack carries the same capacity as the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" (20L vs. 20L), while the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP" is the better call.