Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L vs. Millican Smith 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L | Feature | Millican Smith 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050 denier ballistic nylon OR ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop fabric lining | 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 Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L and Millican Smith 15L
- Opening: Other on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L; Rolltop on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L; Yes on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L; 13in on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L; 3 on the Millican Smith 15L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L, and 9 accept only the Millican Smith 15L.
Only the Millican Smith 15L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L vs. Millican Smith 15L: which should you pack?
The Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L carries 15L more than the Millican Smith 15L (30L vs. 15L), while the Millican Smith 15L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Smith 15L is the better call.