Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and STM Kings
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the STM Kings.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the STM Kings.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 15in on the STM Kings.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 3L more than the STM Kings (25L vs. 22L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.