STM Trilogy vs. Jansport Superbreak
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | Jansport Superbreak |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and Jansport Superbreak
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Trilogy; Front on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Main compartments: 1 on the STM Trilogy; 2 on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Trilogy; 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 142 accept both. 36 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 1 accept only the Jansport Superbreak.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
Gulf Air.
STM Trilogy vs. Jansport Superbreak: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak carries 2L more than the STM Trilogy (24L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.64kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Trilogy fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Superbreak; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak is the better call.