Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip and STM Grace
- Opening: Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; No on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; No on the STM Grace.
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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip, and 5 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip carries the same capacity as the STM Grace (20L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Grace is the better call.