STM Trilogy vs. MixedWorks Swift
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and MixedWorks Swift
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Trilogy; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Trilogy; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
STM Trilogy vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The STM Trilogy carries the same capacity as the MixedWorks Swift (24L vs. 24L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 1kg). 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 STM Trilogy; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Trilogy is the better call.