Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; Yes on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; 16in on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; 4 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit, and 5 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit carries 2L more than the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit is the better call.