Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Techonaut 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 | Feature | Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior | 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 Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 and Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30; 17in on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 6 accept only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30, and 0 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
Only the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 carries the same capacity as the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L (30L vs. 30L), while the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 is the better call.