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title: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Mission Workshop &quot;The Sanction : AP&quot;"
description: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Mission Workshop &quot;The Sanction : AP&quot;: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a…"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waxed Canvas</td><td>HT500, Waxed Canvas, or MultiCam-Black Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/plgrvsi96r/mission-workshop-the-sanction-ap/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mission Workshop "The Sanction : AP"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629594556/carryons/The_Sanction_AP_aeappf.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>1.2 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>$265</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.
