MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Millican Smith 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon S | Feature | Millican Smith 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | 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 MixedWorks Falcon S and Millican Smith 15L
- Compression straps: 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Side on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 13in on the Millican Smith 15L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 3 on the Millican Smith 15L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S, and 8 accept only the Millican Smith 15L.
Only the Millican Smith 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Millican Smith 15L: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon S carries 5L more than the Millican Smith 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Millican Smith 15L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). 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 MixedWorks Falcon S; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Smith 15L is the better call.