STM Haven vs. Nordace Urban Max
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Nordace Urban Max
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Haven; Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Haven; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the STM Haven; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 1 on the Nordace Urban Max.
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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the STM Haven, and 5 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.
Only the STM Haven fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The STM Haven carries the same capacity as the Nordace Urban Max (20L vs. 20L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Urban Max fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Haven; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.