Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Cotopaxi Nazca 24L

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Capacity24 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions51×27×14 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$140

Feature by feature

Cotopaxi Nazca 24LFeatureMillican Miscellaneous Adventures
Storage
Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
top Passport side
N Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack
Hip Belt N
Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
cotton/polyester canvas shell100% recycled polyester made from 40 PET bottlesC6 DWR water repellent treatmentPU1500 waterproof coating

Millican Miscellaneous Adventures

Front facing view of the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures
Capacity18 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions51×29×13 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$110

Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and 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. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 0 accept only the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures.

Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Millican Miscellaneous Adventures: which should you pack?

The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 6L more than the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures (24L vs. 18L), while the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Miscellaneous Adventures is the better call.