Millican Mathew vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
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 | Millican Miscellaneous Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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. | 100% recycled polyester made from 40 PET bottlesC6 DWR water repellent treatmentPU1500 waterproof coating |
Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Millican Mathew and Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
- Passport pocket: No on the Millican Mathew; Side on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Millican Mathew; 3 on the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
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 0 accept only the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.
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.
Millican Mathew vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures: which should you pack?
The Millican Mathew carries 4L more than the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures (22L vs. 18L), while the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the lighter pack at 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 Millican Mathew; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the better call.