Eastpak Travelpack vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Feature by feature
| Eastpak Travelpack | Feature | Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester | 100% recycled polyester |
Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Eastpak Travelpack and Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Eastpak Travelpack; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Eastpak Travelpack; Top on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Eastpak Travelpack; Yes on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Eastpak Travelpack; Removable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Eastpak Travelpack; 5 on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack, and 44 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Eastpak Travelpack vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 12L more than the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L (42L vs. 30L), while the Eastpak Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eastpak Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eastpak Travelpack is the better call.