STM Trilogy vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and Jansport West Break
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Trilogy; Top on the Jansport West Break.
- Main compartments: 1 on the STM Trilogy; 4 on the Jansport West Break.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Trilogy; 1, side on the Jansport West Break.
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 Jansport West Break.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
STM Trilogy vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 4L more than the STM Trilogy (24L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.64kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport West Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.