STM Haven vs. DSPTCH Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | DSPTCH Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×25.4×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $198 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and DSPTCH Daypack
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Haven; Yes on the DSPTCH Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the STM Haven; 16in on the DSPTCH Daypack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 1 on the DSPTCH Daypack.
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. 141 accept both. 35 accept only the STM Haven, and 2 accept only the DSPTCH Daypack.
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, 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 DSPTCH Daypack fits
American Eagle, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. DSPTCH Daypack: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Daypack carries 2L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 22L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.95kg). 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 DSPTCH Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.