Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and STM Kings
- Opening: Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; No on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 6 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 13L more than the STM Kings (35L vs. 22L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.95kg). 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.