Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L vs. Able Carry Max EDC
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L | Feature | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L and Able Carry Max EDC
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Hip belt: No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Water resistant: No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L, and 41 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L carries 4L more than the Able Carry Max EDC (30L vs. 26L), while the Able Carry Max EDC is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max EDC fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Max EDC is the better call.