Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 17in on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 3 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 0 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries the same capacity as the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.