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title: "STM Saga vs Kifaru Urban Ruck - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Saga vs Kifaru Urban Ruck: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# STM Saga vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck

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

## [STM Saga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9uxjim6uaw/stm-saga/)

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

![Front facing view of the STM Saga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634042370/carryons/STM_Saga_Backpack_oaoz6i.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.51 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×29×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Saga | Feature | Kifaru Urban Ruck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>500 Denier CorduraLined with 400 D packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kifaru Urban Ruck](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hw8qri6y2p/kifaru-urban-ruck/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Urban Ruck](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079955/carryons/urbanruck_y6zfsg.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22.9 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$231</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Saga and Kifaru Urban Ruck

-   **Compression straps:** No on the STM Saga; Yes on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the STM Saga; Removable on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the STM Saga; Removable on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the STM Saga; 3 on the Kifaru Urban Ruck.

Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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 STM Saga, and 0 accept only the Kifaru Urban Ruck.

### Only the STM Saga fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## STM Saga vs. Kifaru Urban Ruck: which should you pack?

The **Kifaru Urban Ruck** carries 2.8999999999999986L more than the **STM Saga** (20L vs. 22.9L), while the **STM Saga** is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **STM Saga** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Urban Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.