Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 2 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The STM Good Myth Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 28L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.