Exped Torrent 20 vs. Millican Smith 18L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and Millican Smith 18L
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Torrent 20; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 20; Removable on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; 15in on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Torrent 20; 3 on the Millican Smith 18L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 20 carries 2L more than the Millican Smith 18L (20L vs. 18L), while the Millican Smith 18L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.98kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Torrent 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Torrent 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Smith 18L is the better call.