STM Haven vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: No on the STM Haven; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Haven; Clamshell on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Haven; Top on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 2 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the STM Haven; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The STM Haven carries 3L more than the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L (20L vs. 17L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L 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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.