Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 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 Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 17in on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 39 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus carries 2L more than the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.