STM Saga vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Saga | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the STM Saga and STM Grace
- Opening: Top flap on the STM Saga; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the STM Saga; 15in on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Saga; No on the STM Grace.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
STM Saga vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The STM Saga carries the same capacity as the STM Grace (20L vs. 20L), 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 STM Saga; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.