Exped Torrent 20 vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | 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 | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Torrent 20 and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Torrent 20; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 20; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 20 carries the same capacity as the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.