STM Saga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Saga | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the STM Saga and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Saga; Yes on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the STM Saga; 15in on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Saga; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the STM Saga, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Saga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The STM Saga carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Greenland Top (20L vs. 20L), while the STM Saga is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Saga; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.