Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX42 Also: Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 4 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro, and 3 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 2L more than the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack Pro (26L vs. 28L), while the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L is the better call.