STM Trilogy vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 600D Recycled Poly |
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
| Capacity | 25.8 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $248 |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Trilogy; 1 on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 2 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
STM Trilogy vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe carries 1.8000000000000007L more than the STM Trilogy (24L vs. 25.8L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Trilogy is the better call.