Timbuk2 Blink vs. Millican Mathew
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Millican Mathew |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% organic cotton canvas outer (weatherproofed)Waterproof 100% recycled polyester rain cover100% organic cotton lining70% vegetable tanned leather. | |
Millican Mathew
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Millican Mathew
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Millican Mathew.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Millican Mathew.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Timbuk2 Blink; 4 on the Millican Mathew.
Both have: laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 15 accept only the Millican Mathew.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Millican Mathew fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Millican Mathew: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 2L more than the Millican Mathew (24L vs. 22L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Mathew fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.