Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. STM Saga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | STM Saga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and STM Saga
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the STM Saga.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the STM Saga.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the STM Saga.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the STM Saga.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. STM Saga: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the STM Saga (22L vs. 20L), while the STM Saga is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.