Arcido Saxon vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Saxon; 16in on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 4 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Arcido Saxon; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Arcido Saxon vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 28L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.