STM Haven vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the STM Haven and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Haven; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
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. 171 accept both. 5 accept only the STM Haven, and 5 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Haven vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 5.5L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 25.5L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Haven is the better call.