STM Dux Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
STM Dux Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×33×24.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| STM Dux Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D x 750D Polyester | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the STM Dux Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
- Passport pocket: Yes on the STM Dux Backpack; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the STM Dux Backpack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the STM Dux Backpack, and 99 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
STM Dux Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The STM Dux Backpack carries the same capacity as the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit (30L vs. 30L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Dux Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the better call.