STM Haven vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Jansport West Break
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Haven; Top on the Jansport West Break.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 4 on the Jansport West Break.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the STM Haven; 1, side on the Jansport West Break.
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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the STM Haven, and 5 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 8L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport West Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.