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STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package

As someone who’s perpetually on the move—juggling gadgets, reviewing tech, and travelling from event to event—I’m always on the lookout for gear that can keep up with my lifestyle. So when STM Goods announced their BagPack, I was intrigued. A backpack with an inflatable air cushion for your laptop? That’s the kind of clever thinking I love. And after a few weeks of using it, I can confidently say this is no gimmick—it’s a genuinely smart piece of kit.

STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package
STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package

Let’s start with the headline feature: the inflatable airbag. With a single breath, it turns a featherweight backpack into a structured, laptop-protecting companion. It’s a novel yet highly practical concept—offering cushioning for your tech and support for your back. I tested it with my 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it cradled the laptop with impressive stability, absorbing bumps during travel far better than most padded compartments I’ve seen.

STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package
STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package

The ultra-lightweight build (just over half a kilo) and 210D nylon fabric mean the BagPack is tough but doesn’t weigh you down. Perfect for commuters, festival-goers, and anyone who travels light but still needs dependable gear. One of the standout features is how it folds into itself, collapsing into a self-contained pouch small enough to stash in your suitcase or glovebox.

STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package
STM Goods BagPack – Big Innovation in a Compact Package

Despite the compact form factor, the BagPack still manages to offer 15 litres of space—enough for your daily essentials: tablet, charger, water bottle, headphones, and even a jacket. The contoured straps are comfortable, and the minimalist design keeps things stylish without screaming “tech nerd” (even if, like me, you secretly are one).

While it’s not fully waterproof, it shrugged off light drizzle during a walk through Stotfold with no issues. You’ll want a rain cover for a proper storm, but for everyday use, it holds up beautifully.

Final Thoughts

The STM BagPack 2023 is a triumph of practical innovation. Lightweight, protective, compact, and stylish—it’s the sort of bag that makes you wonder why nobody thought of this before.

Check it out on the official STM Goods site

STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L

This weeks review centres on a product that is aimed at safely carrying your gadgets or in particular your laptop computer.

For the past few weeks, I have been testing the STM Myth 18 L Laptop Backpack. STM Goods were founded 20 years ago when the founder Ethan Nyholm realised that carrying his laptop around in a padded envelope whilst hiking wasn’t a lasting solution! He teamed up with Adina Jacobs and together they have been making fashion-conscious tech-carrying gear.

STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L
STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L

The Myth is available in three colour schemes, Granite Black, Slate Blue and Winsdor Wine, min was the latter.

Unlike most laptop bags which are simply foam-padded, the Myth utilises a proprietary technology called ‘SlingTech’ which features extra padding and gapless corners and actually ‘suspend’ your laptop away from the edges of the bag and thus out of harm’s way.

Aside from this ingenious protection, the bag also boasts a ton of features including music-centric CableReady systems, AirPod pocket and Earbud keeper. It also has a PassPort feature which allows you to securely attach other luggage whilst travelling, this is integrated with lumbar support, which made carrying the bag very comfortable. Helped by the Air-Channel back-panel which promotes air-flow and keeps you cool, so no more sweaty backs!

STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L
STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L

Aside from the standard back-carry straps, there is also a TPU coated webbing hand which is riveted in place. This allows you to carry the bag and the solid constructions keep it from banging off your legs.

Inside the bag is a myriad of storage, plenty to carry up to 16″ laptop and associated printed material. There are also several internal pockets for pens, plugs and accessories. It also has a fleece-lined sunglasses pocket!

STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L
STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L

The outside of the back is Water repellent and the outer zippers use reverse-coil zippers to protect the teeth and keep moisture and dirt out.

The bag is made from 100% polyester with dimensions of H 17.7 x D 11.4 x W 5.9 in / H 45.0 x D 29.0 x W 15.0 cm. The bag weighs in a 2.2 lbs / 1.0kg (without the laptop!).

I’ve been using this as my main laptop bag for a few weeks, my 15″ Macbook Pro slides in effortlessly and when fully unzipped the bag doesn’t just fall open, it feels like it is opening on a hinge and means the contents aren’t going to just spew out all over the place.

STM Myth Backpack
STM Myth Backpack

The bag feels extremely sturdy and very very comfortable to wear. The added back support is welcome and the flat base means it isn’t falling over when you place it on the floor. I can see many commuters finding a back like this very useful indeed and it has plenty of storage space inside.

If you fancy trying out the bag yourself, you can download STM’s App and use the AR Tag printed here. Once you get it going, it’s quite a bit of fun to play with and you can see how their bags look before purchase. https://www.stmgoods.com/stm-app2/

STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L
STM Myth Laptop Backpack 18L