Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack | 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 |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| Nylon | 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 Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 1 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries 1L more than the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (21L vs. 20L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.