RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Millican Mathew
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| RYU Quick Pack 18L | Feature | Millican Mathew |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating | 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 RYU Quick Pack 18L and Millican Mathew
- Passport pocket: Top on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; No on the Millican Mathew.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; No 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L, and 14 accept only the Millican Mathew.
Only the RYU Quick Pack 18L 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.
RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Millican Mathew: which should you pack?
The Millican Mathew carries 4L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Millican Mathew; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Mathew is the better call.