STM Dux Backpack vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

STM Dux Backpack

by Stm
Front facing view of the STM Dux Backpack
Capacity30 L
Weight1.78 kg
Dimensions50.8×33×24.1 cm
Airline fit39%
Price$250

Feature by feature

STM Dux BackpackFeatureUnbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500D x 750D Polyester1000D Polina with wax coating, 150D Recycled polyester

Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack

Front facing view of the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1.05 kg
Dimensions47×32×16 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$180

Key differences between the STM Dux Backpack and Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 101 accept only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.

Only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack 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, Regional Express, 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, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

STM Dux Backpack vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?

The STM Dux Backpack carries 5L more than the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack (30L vs. 25L), while the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 92% 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 Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack is the better call.