Millican Mathew vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Millican Mathew
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Millican Mathew | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| N | Hip Belt | |
| N | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% organic cotton canvas outer (weatherproofed)Waterproof 100% recycled polyester rain cover100% organic cotton lining70% vegetable tanned leather. | cotton/polyester canvas shell |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Millican Mathew and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Passport pocket: No on the Millican Mathew; Top on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Millican Mathew; 3 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
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. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the Millican Mathew, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Millican Mathew fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Millican Mathew vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2L more than the Millican Mathew (22L vs. 24L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.