Arktype Dashpack II vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and STM Grace
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 15in on the STM Grace.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the STM Grace.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 5 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The STM Grace carries 5L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Grace; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Grace is the better call.