STM Haven vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Haven; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 1 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 11 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the STM Haven fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
STM Haven vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The STM Haven carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.