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# Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. STM Kings

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6pob8t0r02/bellroy-classic-backpack-plus/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620640308/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Backpack_Plus_gnejce.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | STM Kings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Venture-weave polyester and leather</td><td>100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [STM Kings](https://onebag.travel/carryon/omhxghv52b/stm-kings/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Kings](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634094258/carryons/STM_Kings_ckyugd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47.5×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and STM Kings

-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; No on the STM Kings.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 2 on the STM Kings.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 2 on the STM Kings.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 41 accept only the STM Kings.

### Only the STM Kings fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus** carries the same capacity as the **STM Kings** (22L vs. 22L), while the **STM Kings** is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **STM Kings** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Kings is the better call.