Millican Mathew vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
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 | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | Y | |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% organic cotton canvas outer (weatherproofed)Waterproof 100% recycled polyester rain cover100% organic cotton lining70% vegetable tanned leather. | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Millican Mathew and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Opening: Other on the Millican Mathew; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Millican Mathew; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Millican Mathew, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Millican Mathew fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Millican Mathew vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Millican Mathew carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.