Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Daily Carry Pro | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK™ EPX200 waterproof sailcloth | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
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. 3 accept only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro, and 0 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Tortuga Daily Carry Pro vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro (25L vs. 28L), while the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Daily Carry Pro is the better call.