Tom Bihn Paramour vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 32
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Paramour
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Paramour | Feature | Mystery Ranch Scree 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® certified High-Tenacity 630 denier ballistic nylon | X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA |
Mystery Ranch Scree 32
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×29×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Paramour and Mystery Ranch Scree 32
- Compression straps: No on the Tom Bihn Paramour; >5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tom Bihn Paramour; Top on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Tom Bihn Paramour; 15in on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
- Water resistant: No on the Tom Bihn Paramour; Yes on the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 31 accept only the Tom Bihn Paramour, and 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Scree 32.
Only the Tom Bihn Paramour fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Tom Bihn Paramour vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 32: which should you pack?
The Mystery Ranch Scree 32 carries 11L more than the Tom Bihn Paramour (21L vs. 32L), while the Tom Bihn Paramour is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Paramour fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mystery Ranch Scree 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Paramour is the better call.