STM Haven vs. Jansport Superbreak
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Jansport Superbreak |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Jansport Superbreak
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Haven; Front on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 2 on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the STM Haven; 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 140 accept both. 36 accept only the STM Haven, and 3 accept only the Jansport Superbreak.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Jansport Superbreak: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 6L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Haven fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Superbreak; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.