Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition | Feature | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 17in on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 1 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition carries the same capacity as the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L is the better call.