Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Kings
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 Kings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 Kings
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the STM Kings.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 2 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. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.95kg). 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 Kings; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.