STM Trilogy vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Ballistic Nylon |
ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Trilogy; Clamshell on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the STM Trilogy; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the STM Trilogy; No on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Both have: built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 15 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Only the STM Trilogy fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
STM Trilogy vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The STM Trilogy carries 24L more than the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack (24L vs. 0L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 4.1kg). 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.