Millican Smith 15L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
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 | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Weatherproof Bionic Canvas | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Millican Smith 15L and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Millican Smith 15L; Clamshell on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Millican Smith 15L; Top on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Millican Smith 15L; 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Millican Smith 15L; 2, side on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Millican Smith 15L, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Millican Smith 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Millican Smith 15L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L carries 7L more than the Millican Smith 15L (15L vs. 22L), while the Millican Smith 15L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Smith 15L is the better call.