Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabin Zero Varsity 26L | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyester | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 13 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L, and 0 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 6L more than the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (26L vs. 20L), while the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the better call.