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title: "STM Grace vs Deuter XV 3 SL - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Grace vs Deuter XV 3 SL: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# STM Grace vs. Deuter XV 3 SL

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [STM Grace](https://onebag.travel/carryon/we8jc3v3uo/stm-grace/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Grace](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634044887/carryons/STM_Grace_s3y2s6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×29×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Grace | Feature | Deuter XV 3 SL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>600D PES, 100% recycled fabrics</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter XV 3 SL](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yw1zp5epbp/deuter-xv-3-sl/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter XV 3 SL](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621572819/carryons/Deuter_XV3_SL_bllews.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.03 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Grace and Deuter XV 3 SL

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the STM Grace; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the STM Grace; Hideable on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the STM Grace; Yes on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the STM Grace; Optional on the Deuter XV 3 SL.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 166 accept both. 14 accept only the STM Grace, and 0 accept only the Deuter XV 3 SL.

### Only the STM Grace fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## STM Grace vs. Deuter XV 3 SL: which should you pack?

The **Deuter XV 3 SL** carries 1L more than the **STM Grace** (20L vs. 21L), while the **STM Grace** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.03kg). 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 Deuter XV 3 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Grace is the better call.