Ministry of Supply Boston One vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Ministry of Supply Boston One | Feature | STM Good Myth Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, internal | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D 100% polyester shell | 100% polyester |
STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Ministry of Supply Boston One and STM Good Myth Backpack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Ministry of Supply Boston One; Other on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One; No on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One; Yes on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One; 2 on the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One, and 3 accept only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini.
Only the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Ministry of Supply Boston One vs. STM Good Myth Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries the same capacity as the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Good Myth Backpack 28L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the better call.