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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/brsq4qv334/stm-trilogy/dkmgnaowbi/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-25l/"
title: "STM Trilogy vs Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Trilogy vs Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# STM Trilogy vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [STM Trilogy](https://onebag.travel/carryon/brsq4qv334/stm-trilogy/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Trilogy](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634095801/carryons/STM_Trilogy_lukffj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.64 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Trilogy | Feature | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>600D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dkmgnaowbi/kathmandu-cotingo-pack-25l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627545730/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotinga_Pack_25L_ahf2p0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Trilogy and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the STM Trilogy; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the STM Trilogy; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.

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. 172 accept both. 6 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.

### Only the STM Trilogy fits

Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## STM Trilogy vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L** carries 1L more than the **STM Trilogy** (24L vs. 25L), while the **Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L is the better call.