Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack and Exped Mountain Pro 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 20.
Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 20 fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Exped Mountain Pro 20: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack carries the same capacity as the Exped Mountain Pro 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (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 Exped Mountain Pro 20 is the better call.