STM Prime vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the STM Prime and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Passport pocket: Top on the STM Prime; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the STM Prime; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the STM Prime; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Prime; 1 on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the STM Prime; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the STM Prime, and 0 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the STM Prime fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
STM Prime vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The STM Prime carries the same capacity as the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (15L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 STM Prime; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.