Totepack No. 2 vs. STM Trilogy
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Totepack No. 2 | Feature | STM Trilogy |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | 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 | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco | 100% polyester |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Totepack No. 2, and 1 accept only the STM Trilogy.
Only the Totepack No. 2 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Niugini.
Totepack No. 2 vs. STM Trilogy: which should you pack?
The STM Trilogy carries 8L more than the Totepack No. 2 (16L vs. 24L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Trilogy; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Trilogy is the better call.