DEFY The Rover Backpack vs Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L
The DEFY The Rover Backpack is 40L and 2.04kg4.5lb; the Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L is 40L and 2.2kg4.9lb. The DEFY The Rover Backpack is 0.16kg0.4lb lighter. The Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L costs $98 less. The DEFY The Rover Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L fits 4; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | DEFY The Rover Backpack | Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $388 | $290Best |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 2.04kg4.5lbBest | 2.2kg4.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 83%Best | 11% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 33×50.8×22.9cm13×20×9in | 55.1×38.1×24.1cm21.5×15×9.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | two oversized YKK AquaGuard zips across the top, front and back zip pockets | Clamshell, Clamshell with lockable zips |
| Warranty | No fixed term | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Insert sold separately | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D MIL-SPEC ballistic nylon exterior, 1000D water-resistant silver CORDURA lining | 210D recycled PET ripstop, 900D recycled PET sides, recycled nylon webbing, water-resistant zips |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | DEFY The Rover Backpack | Stubble & Co Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | 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.