Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
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 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| 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 | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; Yes on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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 35 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Able Carry Max Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, 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 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Max Backpack (30L vs. 30L), while the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max Backpack fits 88% 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 Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L is the better call.