STM Prime vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
STM Prime
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| STM Prime | Feature | Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Shell fabric: 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn and Water Repellent Finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the STM Prime and Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
- Opening: Other on the STM Prime; Top zip on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the STM Prime; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the STM Prime; 16in on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the STM Prime, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
Only the STM Prime fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
STM Prime vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L carries 7L more than the STM Prime (15L vs. 22L), while the STM Prime is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Prime fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Prime is the better call.