STM Prime vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
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 | Baboon 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 | |
| Polyester | TPU main fabric |
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the STM Prime and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
- Opening: Other on the STM Prime; Clamshell on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the STM Prime; Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the STM Prime; No on the 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.