STM Grace vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Grace | Feature | ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Ballistic Nylon |
ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the STM Grace and ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Grace; Clamshell on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the STM Grace; Hideable on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the STM Grace; No on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the STM Grace; 2 on the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Both have: built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 17 accept only the STM Grace, and 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
STM Grace vs. ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The STM Grace carries 20L more than the ebags Luxon Rolling Travel Backpack (20L vs. 0L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 4.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Grace; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Grace is the better call.