Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Millican Smith 18L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Hanchor Pipe T1 | Feature | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, front | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 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 Hanchor Pipe T1 and Millican Smith 18L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hanchor Pipe T1; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Hanchor Pipe T1; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 15in on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1; No on the Millican Smith 18L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Hanchor Pipe T1, and 1 accept only the Millican Smith 18L.
Only the Millican Smith 18L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Hanchor Pipe T1 carries 6L more than the Millican Smith 18L (24L vs. 18L), while the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hanchor Pipe T1 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hanchor Pipe T1; if you want to travel lighter, the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the better call.