Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
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 Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Hill People Gear Junction Pack and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 16in on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 4 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 6L more than the Hill People Gear Junction Pack (22L vs. 28L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.