Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Millican Smith 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Hanchor Pipe T1 | Feature | Millican Smith 15L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13in |
| 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 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Hanchor Pipe T1 and Millican Smith 15L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Hanchor Pipe T1; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Hanchor Pipe T1; Side on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 13in on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1; No on the Millican Smith 15L.
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 8 accept only the Millican Smith 15L.
Only the Millican Smith 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Millican Smith 15L: which should you pack?
The Hanchor Pipe T1 carries 9L more than the Millican Smith 15L (24L vs. 15L), while the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Millican Smith 15L fits 96% 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.