Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Totepack | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide (recycled) Produced without PFAS | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and STM Kings
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the STM Kings.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the STM Kings.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 15in on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 2 on the STM Kings.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 1 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 1L more than the STM Kings (23L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.