Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack

Front facing view of the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack
Capacity20 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions46×31×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$255

Feature by feature

Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field PackFeatureLBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity 32L
3 Opening 3
N Passport N
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
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 Canvas900D Poly outer with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating

LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"

Front facing view of the LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"
Capacity27 L
Weight1.595 kg
Dimensions50×35×14 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$120

Key differences between the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack and LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"

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. 171 accept both. 6 accept only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack, and 0 accept only the LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse".

Only the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack fits

American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack vs. LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse": which should you pack?

The LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse" carries 7L more than the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack (20L vs. 27L), while the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.595kg). 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 LBBJKT The Breakaway "Eclipse"; if you want to travel lighter, the Mission Workshop R2 Arkiv Field Pack is the better call.