STM Haven vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Red Oxx Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Haven; Other on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Haven; Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the STM Haven; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Both have: 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. 87 accept both. 89 accept only the STM Haven, and 0 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the STM Haven fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
STM Haven vs. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 20L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 40L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.