Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Trilogy
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 Trilogy |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 Trilogy
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the STM Trilogy.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the STM Trilogy.
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. 178 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the STM Trilogy.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Trilogy: which should you pack?
The STM Trilogy carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.64kg). 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 STM Trilogy; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.