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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mxn0gcotce/mission-workshop-r2-arkiv-field-pack/timsvaao6n/exped-mountain-pro-20/"
title: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Exped Mountain Pro 20"
description: "Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs Exped Mountain Pro 20: 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/timsvaao6n/exped-mountain-pro-20/"
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# 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](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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waxed Canvas</td><td>420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Mountain Pro 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/timsvaao6n/exped-mountain-pro-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Mountain Pro 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623802257/carryons/Exped_Mountain_Pro_20_zcuief.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>1.12 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.