Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Saga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" | Feature | STM Saga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and STM Saga
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Top flap on the STM Saga.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; No on the STM Saga.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the STM Saga.
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. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Saga: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the STM Saga (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.51kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.