Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack vs DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0
The Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack is 18L and 1.39kg3.1lb; the DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0 is 18L and 1.36kg3lb. The DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0 is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack costs $229.01 less. The Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0 fits 36; under the seat, 8 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack | DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99Best | $299 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 1.39kg3.1lb | 1.36kg3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 27% |
| Dimensions | 40.5×28×16.5cm16×11×6.5in | 44.5×27.9×14cm17.5×11×5.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Opening | n/a | Top-loading, top-loading main compartment under a flap with AustriAlpin COBRA buckle |
| Warranty | Lifetime | No fixed term |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | Yes | No |
| Material | Truck tarp exterior with hanging liner | 1050D water-resistant MIL-SPEC ballistic nylon exterior, 1000D water-resistant silver CORDURA lining, YKK AquaGuard zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Banjo Brothers Metro Stealth Backpack | DEFY Menace Backpack 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.