Millican Smith 15L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Millican Smith 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Millican Smith 15L | Feature | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Weatherproof Bionic Canvas | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Millican Smith 15L and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Millican Smith 15L; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Millican Smith 15L; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Millican Smith 15L; 15in on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Millican Smith 15L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L carries 1L more than the Millican Smith 15L (15L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.