STM Prime vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

STM Prime

Front facing view of the STM Prime
Capacity15 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions42×26×13 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$80

Feature by feature

STM PrimeFeatureBaboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 1
top Passport side
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
13in Laptop 13in
2 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
PolyesterTPU main fabric

Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L

Front facing view of the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
Capacity32 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions43×27×20 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$190

Key differences between the STM Prime and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L

Both have: 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

STM Prime vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L: which should you pack?

The Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L carries 17L more than the STM Prime (15L vs. 32L), while the STM Prime is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Prime is the better call.