Arcido Faroe vs. Millican Smith 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Millican Smith 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| back | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Millican Smith 25L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Faroe; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 25L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Side on the Millican Smith 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 6 accept only the Millican Smith 25L.
Only the Millican Smith 25L fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Millican Smith 25L: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 10L more than the Millican Smith 25L (35L vs. 25L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Smith 25L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.