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title: "STM Saga vs Jansport Hatchet - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Saga vs Jansport Hatchet: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# STM Saga vs. Jansport Hatchet

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

## [STM Saga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9uxjim6uaw/stm-saga/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Saga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634042370/carryons/STM_Saga_Backpack_oaoz6i.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.51 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×29×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Saga | Feature | Jansport Hatchet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Hatchet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c36je8mct4/jansport-hatchet/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Hatchet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626692211/carryons/Jansport_Hatchet_wbmdf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$76</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Saga and Jansport Hatchet

-   **Compression straps:** No on the STM Saga; Yes on the Jansport Hatchet.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the STM Saga; Yes on the Jansport Hatchet.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the STM Saga; 15in on the Jansport Hatchet.

Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 177 accept both. 3 accept only the STM Saga, and 0 accept only the Jansport Hatchet.

### Only the STM Saga fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## STM Saga vs. Jansport Hatchet: which should you pack?

The **Jansport Hatchet** carries 8L more than the **STM Saga** (20L vs. 28L), while the **STM Saga** is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **STM Saga** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Hatchet; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.