STM Haven vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 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 | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the STM Haven and MixedWorks Swift
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Haven; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 1 on the MixedWorks Swift.
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. 167 accept both. 9 accept only the STM Haven, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
STM Haven vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 4L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 24L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.