STM Trilogy vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Trilogy | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the STM Trilogy and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Trilogy; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the STM Trilogy, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Trilogy vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 6L more than the STM Trilogy (24L vs. 30L), while the STM Trilogy is the lighter pack at 0.64kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Trilogy is the better call.