STM Saga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Saga | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the STM Saga and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Opening: Top flap on the STM Saga; Top zip on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the STM Saga; 15in on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Saga; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 167 accept both. 13 accept only the STM Saga, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the STM Saga fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Saga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 10L more than the STM Saga (20L vs. 30L), while the STM Saga is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.